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GL55 CPV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

248,867 mi
Last recorded248,867 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 CPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 248,867 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 241,620 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 241,554 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 233,798 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 227,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 224,573 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 219,655 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 219,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 209,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 193,782 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 171,372 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 171,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 149,043 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 121,370 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,900 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,147 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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GL55 CPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GL55 CPV, 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 GL55 CPV registered?

GL55 CPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is GL55 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 CPV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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