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GF55 RJY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,669 mi
Last recorded114,669 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 112,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,990 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 98,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,970 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 91,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,719 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,548 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,255 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,072 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,545 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 47,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre is cracking/perished.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,589 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracking/perished.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 37,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,067 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,682 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corrison on outter skin

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,746 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 RJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY?

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What year was GF55 RJY registered?

GF55 RJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is GF55 RJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 RJY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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