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GF55 OWB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,242 mi
Last recorded125,242 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 125,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,055 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 117,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 113,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 108,856 miles

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

Offside Rear access door is damage on top but not sharp edge

Offside Rear tail lamp lens has cracked

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 108,856 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear access door is damage on top but not sharp edge

Offside Rear tail lamp lens has cracked

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 105,623 miles

Front registration p[late damaged

Handbrake cable corrored

Fail 15 Apr 2017 105,623 miles

Front registration p[late damaged

Handbrake cable corrored

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,395 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Centre stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Apr 2016 101,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Ball joint has slight play both inner tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 249,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside door mirror has a temporary mirror fitted

Oil leak

n/s + o/s/r inner brake pads look low

Fail 16 Oct 2013 249,735 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside door mirror has a temporary mirror fitted

Oil leak

n/s + o/s/r inner brake pads look low

Pass 26 Oct 2012 221,379 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 195,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 167,689 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 140,426 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 109,173 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 OWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OWB, 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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GF55 OWB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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