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GL55 CRZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,019 mi
Last recorded86,019 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 CRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 86,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust section starting to rust

offside engine mounting/ offside front chassis starting to rust

Pass 8 Jan 2025 80,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust section starting to rust

nearside of steering rack slight play

offside engine mounting/ offside front chassis starting to rust

Fail 8 Jan 2025 80,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust section starting to rust

nearside of steering rack slight play

offside engine mounting/ offside front chassis starting to rust

Pass 2 Jan 2024 77,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre exhaust section starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front engine mounting/ offside front chassis starting to rust

offside rear brake slight binding

slight play in steering rack at inner joints

Pass 18 Jan 2023 72,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside front engine mounting/ offside front chassis starting to rust

Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,636 miles

centre exhaust box starting to rust

offside front engine mounting/ offside front chassis starting to rust

rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes and offside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,805 miles

centre exhaust box starting to rust

offside front metal brake pipe and rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, front subframe and front/ rear suspension arms starting to rust

Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,012 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

centre exhaust box starting to rust

offside front metal brake pipe and rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,131 miles

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,847 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 51,839 miles

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

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,723 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,140 miles

all tyres cracking

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,945 miles

both n/s tyre outer walls scrubbed

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,802 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,547 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,092 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,556 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 16,200 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 11,282 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 11,282 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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GL55 CRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL55 CRZ, 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 GL55 CRZ registered?

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

Is GL55 CRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 CRZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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