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GF55 MUU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

609,406 mi
Last recorded609,406 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 MUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 609,406 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 609,406 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 607,570 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 607,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 603,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 601,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 601,774 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 599,142 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 583,128 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 577,536 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 558,720 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 558,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 537,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 520,426 miles

both front position light bulbs starting to silver suspect output down advise replace soon

Fail 30 Apr 2014 520,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front position light bulbs starting to silver suspect output down advise replace soon

Pass 23 Oct 2013 517,230 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 517,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 493,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 465,980 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 428,092 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 428,092 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 395,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak from engine adv rectify soon

Pass 25 Oct 2011 395,672 miles

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

oil leak from engine adv rectify soon

Pass 27 Apr 2011 368,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 368,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 336,408 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 336,408 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 303,013 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 273,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 242,621 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 212,730 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 173,554 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 149,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 101,050 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 67,656 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 30,240 miles

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

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

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 MUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MUU, 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 MUU registered?

GF55 MUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GF55 MUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 MUU shows 36 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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