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GJ55 OMZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

207,305 mi
Last recorded207,305 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 207,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn bald

Nearside wiper blade modified or fitted wrong way however still operating as it should

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear body damage affecting rear doors however still securing shut

Fail 8 May 2021 207,304 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn bald

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour rear sidelight is too bright / acting as a fog lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade modified or fitted wrong way however still operating as it should

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear body damage affecting rear doors however still securing shut

Pass 13 May 2020 193,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 177,459 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 177,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (0.8) (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter clip missing

Pass 28 Apr 2018 160,240 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 160,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 142,664 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Crack in windscreen

o/s/f c.v gaiter slight leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge getting low on tread

Fail 24 Mar 2017 142,339 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Crack in windscreen

Rear brake pads low

o/s/f c.v gaiter slight leak

o/s/f tyre inner edge getting low on tread

Pass 14 Apr 2016 124,053 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre heavily perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2016 124,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre heavily perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2015 122,570 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 122,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 118,989 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

middle exhaust box rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,989 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

middle exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,752 miles

exhaust support rusty

index light dim

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perrished and showing small damage

Fail 3 Oct 2013 116,749 miles

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

exhaust support rusty

index light dim

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perrished and showing small damage

Pass 10 Oct 2012 114,355 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 108,307 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 107,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,764 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 75,123 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 75,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 57,754 miles

rear brake pads low

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 OMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OMZ, 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 OMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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