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GJ55 ONL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

318,972 mi
Last recorded318,972 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 318,972 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside have marks on the headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view part of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

center and rear exhaust boxs outer casings breaking up

Fail 28 Oct 2020 318,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not the clearing screen rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside have marks on the headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view part of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

center and rear exhaust boxs outer casings breaking up

Pass 7 Oct 2019 311,599 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 311,599 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 303,182 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm, also cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 303,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper dust cover also excessively damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm, also cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner fastening clip slightly loose and slight seepage of grease from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 294,841 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn abnormally on outer tread

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 287,151 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box in poor condition

Engine breather valve leaking on cam box

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn uneven

Offside and nearside door mirror covers damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under tray obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2016 287,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust box in poor condition

Engine breather valve leaking on cam box

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn uneven

Offside and nearside door mirror covers damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under tray obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 274,254 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2014 263,392 miles

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

Slight play in nearside + offside front anti rollbar bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 263,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Slight play in nearside + offside front anti rollbar bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 249,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,531 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,778 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 14,778 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 ONL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ONL, 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 ONL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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