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GX55 AHY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,588 mi
Last recorded63,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 AHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 63,588 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 59,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 59,338 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 51,915 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 51,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 46,343 miles

Passenger outer door handle worn & stiff to operate

Fail 14 Sep 2021 46,312 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,324 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 43,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 35,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,397 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 33,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,557 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,944 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,567 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nsr osr lamps faded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,323 miles

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

front wipers worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,180 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,901 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 20,901 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,182 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,412 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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GX55 AHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GX55 AHY, 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 GX55 AHY registered?

GX55 AHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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