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GK55 UGR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,743 mi
Last recorded142,743 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 UGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 142,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 135,586 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 128,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 128,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,424 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 122,424 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,524 miles

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 18 May 2018 105,321 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 105,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 97,410 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2017 97,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,687 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 47,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,476 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,591 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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GK55 UGR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK55 UGR, 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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GK55 UGR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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