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GK55 ZFH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 106,188 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 98,769 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 98,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 89,743 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 87,534 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 87,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,346 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,622 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,061 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 63,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,123 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,661 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,852 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,675 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV GAITER HOLED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE MIRROR BEZIL BROKEN

Fail 24 Aug 2010 42,675 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV GAITER HOLED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE MIRROR BEZIL BROKEN

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

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

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