CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL55 HYT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,512 mi
Last recorded97,512 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 HYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 97,512 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 94,852 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,593 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2022 91,346 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,363 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,126 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 81,792 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,450 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,080 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,092 miles

offside front drop link worn

Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,377 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,763 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,308 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,738 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 34,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,652 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,100 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 29,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 24,781 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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL55 HYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green 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 HYT, 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

How do I check the history of GL55 HYT?

You can check the full history of GL55 HYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL55 HYT registered?

GL55 HYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is GL55 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 HYT 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.

Does GL55 HYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL55 HYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.