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GF55 MUW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,546 mi
Last recorded38,546 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 MUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 38,546 miles

Windscreen washers frozen at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2024 37,744 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 37,744 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 37,289 miles

Exhaust silencers deteriorated

Rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test and therefore not tested

Fail 27 Jan 2023 37,289 miles

Exhaust silencers deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test and therefore not tested

Pass 28 Jan 2022 36,983 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,529 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2020 35,755 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all inner brake pads appear to be worn low

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2019 35,122 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres wearing low, 3.0mm

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,494 miles

exhaust centre and rear silencers deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2017 34,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre and rear silencers deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,882 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 31,383 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,002 miles

oil level low.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,026 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

hand brake pull off spring not attatched.

oil level on minimum.

slight play in o/s track rod inner joint.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,702 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,182 miles

engine oil level low.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,261 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF55 MUW?

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What year was GF55 MUW registered?

GF55 MUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is GF55 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 MUW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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