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GF55 UEC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,386 mi
Last recorded142,386 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 142,386 miles

both rear exhaust silencers outer skin peeling

Pass 8 Oct 2024 140,212 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2023 137,302 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 137,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 133,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,704 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

play in both front suspension arms bush.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,822 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,645 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake cable corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake cable corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 119,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake cable corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake cable corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 114,906 miles

Rear and centre exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 104,306 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,172 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,089 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,346 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,036 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 57,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,786 miles

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

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 UEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

GF55 UEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is GF55 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 UEC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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