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GV55 OMZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

305,499 mi
Last recorded305,499 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 305,499 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 296,956 miles

Centre & rear exhaust silencers corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Small pin hole in nearside front outer cv gaiter

Pass 17 Sep 2019 282,373 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 270,129 miles

Both rear outer D bushes slightly worn

Fail 25 Sep 2018 270,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear outer D bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 256,284 miles

Both rear outer antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 243,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 243,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 225,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 208,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 208,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 187,913 miles

Spare tyre defective

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 187,913 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Sep 2012 169,424 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 145,395 miles

Bolt missing from spare wheel carrier

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 145,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Bolt missing from spare wheel carrier

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 122,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f antiroll bar link rod slight play

o/s/f antiroll bar link rod slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2010 122,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f antiroll bar link rod slight play

o/s/f antiroll bar link rod slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2009 97,842 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,842 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 74,858 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 74,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning lamp on dash is on.

offside mirror housing broken/missing.

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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GV55 OMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV55 OMZ, 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 GV55 OMZ registered?

GV55 OMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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