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GJ55 FXE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,527 mi
Last recorded69,527 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 FXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 69,527 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 69,527 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,152 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 68,590 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 68,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 67,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 66,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,831 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 57,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 56,601 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 46,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 42,863 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 39,448 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 36,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 30,154 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2008 24,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

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

Is GJ55 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 FXE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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