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GF55 UDL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,950 mi
Last recorded53,950 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 53,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 50,453 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 48,771 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,832 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 40,830 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,213 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,838 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,024 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,417 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,363 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,731 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,607 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,401 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 UDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UDL, 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

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What year was GF55 UDL registered?

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

Is GF55 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 UDL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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