MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,352 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust rusty
both exhaust silencer outer skins peeling away
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp under shroud (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of centre brake pipe by brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear of wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling away
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearise front anti roll bar link arm has slight play in joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads appear low recommend full inspection
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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GW55 XTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 GW55 XTZ, 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 GW55 XTZ registered?
GW55 XTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 September 2005.
Is GW55 XTZ safe to buy?
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