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GF55 UDN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,230 mi
Last recorded101,230 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,230 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 101,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 96,742 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 92,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 92,245 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2022 88,420 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 88,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 84,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 80,029 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,554 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear tyres 3.5mm tread left at time of test (1.6mm limit).

Fail 21 Nov 2019 76,549 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear tyres 3.5mm tread left at time of test (1.6mm limit).

Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,437 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,761 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded not to x/s or blowing at time of test.

front flexi brake hoses slightly perished not to x/s or any ply or cords exposed at time of test.

slight play/wear in front tca rubber bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,015 miles

centre and rear exhaust very slightly corroded not blowing at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses very slightly perished no ply exposed at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots perished still preventing the ingress of dirt at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,013 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust very slightly corroded not blowing at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses very slightly perished no ply exposed at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots perished still preventing the ingress of dirt at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,240 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 58,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,300 miles

center exhaust outer skin coming of not blowing at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perrished & small cuts in tread not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 53,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

center exhaust outer skin coming of not blowing at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/f tyre very perrished at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perrished & small cuts in tread not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,018 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,473 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,998 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,489 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 19,825 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 UDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UDN, 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 UDN registered?

GF55 UDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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