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GK55 UGT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,012 mi
Last recorded40,012 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 UGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 40,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 38,321 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 36,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 36,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 34,808 miles

Both front hub carriers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 33,586 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 32,303 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Covers Fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2020 32,303 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 30,234 miles

Exhaust silencers corroding

Pass 18 May 2018 28,458 miles

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 27,092 miles

Brake back plates corroded

Rear exhaust corroding

Slight binding on o/s/f brake

undercovers fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 25,594 miles

slight bind o/s front brake

surface corrosion exhaust

underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 23,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 20,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres cracking n/s/r n/s/f o/s/f

Pass 17 May 2013 18,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 17,376 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 May 2011 15,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 13,114 miles

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,179 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,050 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,869 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,601 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,756 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 93 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 UGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GK55 UGT, 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 GK55 UGT registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK55 UGT shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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