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GK55 UGU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,537 mi
Last recorded132,537 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 UGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 132,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 130,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tailbox in poor condition

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 128,464 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust tailbox in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2023 128,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust tailbox in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2022 125,402 miles

Auxiliary rear reflectors fitted

Exhaust tailbox corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,610 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on edges almost through to the plies - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflectors do not seem overly reflective - Suggest replacing them

Pass 31 Jan 2020 118,302 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 118,302 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 114,399 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,396 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,266 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 106,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front has multiple cuts to side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 102,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front has multiple cuts to side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear lights heavily tinted

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

run on flat tyre fitted to nearside rear without pressure monitoring system

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear lights tinted

run on flat tyre fitted without pressure monitoring system

Fail 1 Jul 2014 95,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear lights tinted

run on flat tyre fitted without pressure monitoring system

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 92,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

rear VW badge when illuminated showing incorrect colours to rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2012 78,465 miles

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,465 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,445 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 UGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UGU, 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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What year was GK55 UGU registered?

GK55 UGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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