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GF55 RHY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,334 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 93,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,554 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,559 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 81,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,723 miles

Nearside Rear mud guard missing.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,425 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,422 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged MOUNTING BROKEN (2.3.2)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,656 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER REAR BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

N/S REAR MUDGUARD MISSING

O/S REAR MUDGUARD LOOSE

OUTER OF O/S FRONT WHEEL RIM DISTORTED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 27 Oct 2014 61,619 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S REAR MUDGUARD LOOSE

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER REAR BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

N/S REAR MUDGUARD MISSING

OUTER OF O/S FRONT WHEEL RIM DISTORTED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,933 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2013 51,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,535 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

Fail 25 Oct 2012 42,535 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,411 miles

outer of o/s front wheel rim slightly bent

Fail 4 Nov 2011 33,411 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid getting low

n/s no plate lamp damaged

outer of o/s front wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,275 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER AND OUTER OF O/S FRONT WHEEL RIM HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 14 Oct 2010 27,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE FLUID LOW

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER AND OUTER OF O/S FRONT WHEEL RIM HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED TWICE AND GETTING LOW ON EDGES

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,640 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER AND OUTER OF O/S FRONT WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

REAR NO PLATE LAMPS TEMPORARY SECURED

Fail 26 Oct 2009 20,640 miles

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

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER AND OUTER OF O/S FRONT WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY BENT

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

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

REAR NO PLATE LAMPS TEMPORARY SECURED

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,476 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 14,476 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 RHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RHY, 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 RHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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