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GF55 YXO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

230,804 mi
Last recorded230,804 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 230,804 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 230,804 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 May 2026 230,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2025 224,408 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 224,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2024 209,284 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jan 2024 209,213 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2023 191,360 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 191,272 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 179,730 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 179,730 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 166,618 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 166,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 148,569 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 148,569 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,428 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,143 miles

rear seats have been removed

Fail 9 Aug 2017 111,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. back row of seats (6.2.A.2)

Wheel stud(s) missing 1 stud missing on all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,140 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 111,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed approaching wear indicators (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror housing loose

Nearside door mirror housing loose

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 101,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front nearside and offside inner steering rack joints slight play

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers seat belt (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and held in with elastic bands (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner tred and stepping to edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside before brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

engine oil lamp on

Fail 14 Dec 2015 101,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front nearside and offside inner steering rack joints slight play

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers seat belt (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and held in with elastic bands (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner tred and stepping to edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside before brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

engine oil lamp on

Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,096 miles

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 84,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,281 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 67,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Dec 2010 51,154 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 41,658 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,328 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 YXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

GF55 YXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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