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GJ55 EFA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,208 mi
Last recorded67,208 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 67,208 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,779 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,625 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2023 62,657 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,612 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 53,596 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,141 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,302 miles

All tyres 12 years old

Front Wipers smearing screen

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trey fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrey fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 18,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,119 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,332 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,930 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,087 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 EFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

GJ55 EFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is GJ55 EFA safe to buy?

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