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GJ55 EEO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,237 mi
Last recorded93,237 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 EEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 92,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 92,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 86,997 miles

Central Rear park brake spring broken hanging down

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle has been topped up fluid is black ! over filled (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 May 2024 86,995 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear park brake spring broken hanging down

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle has been topped up fluid is black ! over filled (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 81,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 79,022 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 79,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 76,206 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 76,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 is the limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OS and NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,960 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 63,527 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,711 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,936 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 22,884 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,271 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,141 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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GJ55 EEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GJ55 EEO, 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 GJ55 EEO registered?

GJ55 EEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 EEO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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