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GR55 HVV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

301,144 mi
Last recorded301,144 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 HVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 301,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 296,006 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2024 296,006 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 287,198 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front disc pitted and rear disc pitted front pads low and rear pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2021 278,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 272,975 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 270,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 267,122 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 264,865 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 264,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 259,076 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 259,061 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 6 Sep 2013 229,793 miles

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

front lower ball joint worn (gators deteriorated)

hand brake week

nail nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads low

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (poor conditon)

rear tyre stept

stone chips in windscreen

warning lights on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 205,545 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 182,182 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 182,182 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Dec 2009 126,263 miles

Play in offside drive shaft inner spline

Fail 3 Dec 2009 125,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in offside drive shaft inner spline

Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,923 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 94,923 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 HVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GR55 HVV, 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 HVV registered?

GR55 HVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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