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GJ55 EER

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,113 mi
Last recorded93,113 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 EER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 93,113 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 92,810 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 92,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,314 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,798 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 83,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 83,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 81,073 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,532 miles

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 16 Oct 2017 72,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,582 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,079 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,986 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,175 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,331 miles

offside rear brake disc outer surface corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,773 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,861 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,723 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 EER is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GJ55 EER, 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 EER registered?

GJ55 EER is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 EER shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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