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GJ55 VYB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,342 mi
Last recorded48,342 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,342 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2025 46,722 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 45,577 miles

Trim switch adjusted to test headlights

Fail 23 Mar 2024 45,577 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trim switch adjusted to test headlights

Pass 21 Mar 2023 43,177 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 41,066 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,853 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 32,852 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,890 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 30,890 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,796 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,602 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 22,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 22,474 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres and o/s/f perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,994 miles

both front tyres are cracking

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,546 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,716 miles

wiper blades starting to smear screen slightly.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 7,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 5,575 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 VYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

GJ55 VYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 VYB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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