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GJ55 EEY

2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

195,256 mi
Last recorded195,256 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan54,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 EEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 195,256 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 192,849 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 189,560 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 183,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 178,714 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 178,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 175,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

near side and off side rear brake pipe corroded/have grease on them.

Fail 27 Feb 2020 175,292 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded and also offside rear to (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and also offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 168,479 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 160,064 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 150,177 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 143,706 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

centre & rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 143,706 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre & rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 138,571 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake warning lamp on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 138,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake warning lamp on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 132,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

pin hole to offside front inner c/v gaiter

Pass 4 Oct 2011 100,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,590 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,091 miles

cut in tread offside front tyre

plastic floor pan covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2008 57,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,826 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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GJ55 EEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ55 EEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ55 EEY registered?

GJ55 EEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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