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GK55 UHH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,600 mi
Last recorded70,600 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 UHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 70,600 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 70,600 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 69,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 60,890 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,822 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer is corroded and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 52,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil oil leaking affecting the disc and pads (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer is corroded and in poor condition (7.1.2)

oil sump under shield protection loose

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,557 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 49,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 42,601 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,889 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 33,780 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,780 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,718 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,712 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,010 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 UHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UHH, 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 UHH registered?

GK55 UHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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