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GF55 DUV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,747 mi
Last recorded163,747 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 163,747 miles

Outer skin corroded on centre and rear exhaust

Fail 6 Jul 2026 163,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer skin corroded on centre and rear exhaust

Pass 8 Jul 2025 149,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed borderline (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 145,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 145,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 138,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 135,150 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 135,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 130,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 1 Jul 2021 130,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 2 Jul 2020 127,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 121,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,777 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 108,664 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,336 miles

shock absorbers weak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,888 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,533 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,538 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS MAY HAVE A LOWER PART MISSING FROM BOTH REAR SPRINGS BUT CAN NOT BE CHECKED DUE TO SPRING FITTED IN A RUBBER CUP

THE NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS JUST STARTING TO PERISH

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSF WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS ON THE LEGAL MIN IN ONE PLACE

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,347 miles

engine noise poss flywheel

wipers poor

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,437 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 69,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,089 miles

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

NAIL IN OSF TYRE TREAD

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE WEAR BAR ON THE OUTER EDGE

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

WEAR ON THE BRAKE DISCS

Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,089 miles

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

NAIL IN OSF TYRE TREAD

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE WEAR BAR ON THE OUTER EDGE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

WEAR ON THE BRAKE DISCS

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,659 miles

NS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED AND IN POOR CONDITION

OSR TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

Fail 14 Oct 2009 47,659 miles

NS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED AND IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,340 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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GF55 DUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 DUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF55 DUV registered?

GF55 DUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is GF55 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 DUV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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