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GJ55 EEV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,560 mi
Last recorded99,560 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 EEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 99,560 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 99,560 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 96,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,432 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 90,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 86,947 miles

Emissions too low to low detected

Fail 2 Dec 2022 86,890 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Emissions too low to low detected

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,492 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 76,492 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 63,833 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 2 Dec 2020 63,833 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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 12 Nov 2019 52,070 miles

Offside Rear rear box outer casing loose

Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 31,410 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,295 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,508 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 24,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,926 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,404 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,577 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,416 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,877 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 EEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EEV, 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 GJ55 EEV registered?

GJ55 EEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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