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GF55 HWO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,239 mi
Last recorded158,239 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 HWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 158,239 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 156,432 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 151,208 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 147,605 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2021 125,751 miles

Rear Both tyres wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2020 119,129 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 23 Nov 2019 101,152 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 69,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,570 miles

Corrosion to exhaust heavy in places

Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,261 miles

corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear

corrosion to some suspension components

Fail 21 Nov 2016 57,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear

corrosion to some suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,539 miles

corrosion to exhaust, advanced at rear

os no plate light dim

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Fail 13 Nov 2013 48,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Fail 13 Nov 2012 45,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 16 Nov 2011 43,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,778 miles

both ns tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,238 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,331 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 HWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HWO, 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 HWO registered?

GF55 HWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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