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GR55 HVP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,902 mi
Last recorded155,902 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 HVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 155,902 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 155,872 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 155,808 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 153,929 miles

Exhaust central silencer outer casing corroded

Front (lower) undertray poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 153,927 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust central silencer outer casing corroded

Front (lower) undertray poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,631 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 144,007 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 136,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 127,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,350 miles

front brake discs low

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,160 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 112,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN ON INNER EDGE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,003 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 104,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

SMALL CLIP OFF THE OSF OUTER CV GAITER

UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE FRONT INNER PADS MAY BE GETTING

Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,987 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES MAY HAVE JUST TOUCHED THE INNER WINGS AT SOME TIME

Fail 1 Dec 2014 93,987 miles

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

ADDED .5L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK

BOTH FRONT TYRES MAY HAVE JUST TOUCHED THE INNER WINGS AT SOME TIME

THE OSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 9 Dec 2013 84,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE LOWER PART OF THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WHERE THEY FIT IN THE LOWER RUUBBER BUSHD

Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,542 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,096 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 66,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,850 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,593 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,332 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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GR55 HVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR55 HVP, 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 GR55 HVP registered?

GR55 HVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is GR55 HVP safe to buy?

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