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GP55 HWN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,329 mi
Last recorded130,329 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 HWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 130,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front & rear have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,557 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2023 126,490 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,663 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skins, starting to deteriorate.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 115,429 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,223 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skins, starting to deteriorate.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,113 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 104,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 96,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 96,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,166 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,634 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,359 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 70,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,319 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,515 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 49,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,985 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,547 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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GP55 HWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GP55 HWN, 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 GP55 HWN registered?

GP55 HWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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