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GJ55 OHO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,458 mi
Last recorded85,458 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 OHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,458 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,589 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 78,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 78,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 77,654 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,162 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,723 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,784 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,755 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,709 miles

exhaust corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,157 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,730 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,421 miles

Both front tyres perished on outer walls

Fail 25 Jan 2013 39,421 miles

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

Both front tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,979 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 37,979 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,771 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,987 miles

drivers door window will not wind right up

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,649 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre almost bald on outer edge

offside rear light assy slightly cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2008 27,649 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre almost bald on outer edge

offside rear light assy slightly cracked

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 OHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OHO, 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 OHO registered?

GJ55 OHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is GJ55 OHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 OHO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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