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GF55 RJZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,816 mi
Last recorded41,816 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 RJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 41,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 39,797 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 39,797 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 37,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 36,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2023 36,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2022 34,273 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2022 34,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,698 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2020 30,319 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,640 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,226 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,313 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 21,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 19,942 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 17,824 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,824 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 16,114 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 11,160 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,220 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 RJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RJZ, 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 RJZ registered?

GF55 RJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for GF55 RJZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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