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GJ55 FXL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,041 mi
Last recorded156,041 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 156,041 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Fail 13 Jul 2026 156,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Pass 16 May 2025 154,191 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 154,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 152,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 149,571 miles

corrosion build up underneath

Fail 17 Apr 2023 149,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front also heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion build up underneath

Pass 17 Mar 2022 145,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 143,783 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 143,783 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 143,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake ware light on pads ok advise

power steering pipes corroded advise

under covers loose advise

Fail 28 Feb 2020 143,762 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

brake ware light on pads ok advise

power steering pipes corroded advise

under covers loose advise

Pass 15 Feb 2019 142,453 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 142,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 141,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded advise (3.5.1i)

engine turbo noise advise

under covers loose

Fail 27 Feb 2018 141,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under covers loose

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 138,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under cover loose

Pass 10 Mar 2016 134,768 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded advise

undercovers loose and broken

Fail 8 Mar 2016 134,768 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded advise

undercovers loose and broken

Pass 10 Nov 2014 129,207 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 129,207 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 122,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,476 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,282 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 FXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FXL, 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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GJ55 FXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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