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GP55 HXE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

203,833 mi
Last recorded203,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 HXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 203,833 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 203,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 197,940 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 197,338 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 192,877 miles

exhaust centre and rear box outer skin corroded

front and rear suspension arms very rusty

Pass 31 May 2023 191,286 miles

rear box outer skin corroded

rear suspension arm corroded slightly

Pass 25 May 2022 189,847 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2021 188,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2020 187,007 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 187,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 184,614 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Offside Front Door hinge pin worn

Pass 9 May 2018 180,578 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 174,318 miles

Front tyres low & perished

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack arm

n/s/f flexi hose perished

Fail 4 Feb 2017 174,312 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres low & perished

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack arm

n/s/f flexi hose perished

Pass 18 Aug 2016 173,448 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 165,686 miles

item removed from drivers view

n/s front seat removed at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2014 161,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 156,164 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 156,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 150,784 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 144,064 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 143,977 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 138,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 138,086 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 129,216 miles

Rust on all four brake discs

Some play in offside drive shaft inner spline

Pass 24 Jun 2008 120,776 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 120,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

GP55 HXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is GP55 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 HXE shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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