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GF55 HWG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,457 mi
Last recorded64,457 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 HWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 64,457 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,045 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 60,810 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 58,631 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 58,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside cv boot slight weep of grease...

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,842 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 54,818 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 52,845 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 52,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,963 miles

Battery very low

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,992 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,360 miles

Engine noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil level low

Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil level low

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,322 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,907 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,865 miles

some tightness on front brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,741 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 23,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,996 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 HWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

GF55 HWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is GF55 HWG safe to buy?

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