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GX55 LZW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,681 mi
Last recorded58,681 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 58,681 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 57,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 55,470 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 53,347 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 51,321 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak / steering rack damp

rear exhaust well corroded

Fail 10 May 2022 51,303 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak / steering rack damp

rear exhaust well corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 48,931 miles

center and rear exhaust corroded

front brake pads 3mm

Pass 12 May 2020 48,039 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

rear brake pads 3mm

wipers smear

Fail 12 May 2020 48,030 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

rear brake pads 3mm

wipers smear

Pass 13 May 2019 47,021 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front brake pads 3mm

Fail 13 May 2019 47,019 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front brake pads 3mm

Pass 14 May 2018 43,015 miles

front brake pads 4mm

Fail 14 May 2018 43,013 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

front brake pads 4mm

Pass 16 May 2017 39,214 miles

front and rear brake pads half worn

n/s/r number plate light dim on limit

Pass 17 May 2016 37,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 33,166 miles

Wipers poor

Pass 2 May 2013 29,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear pads appear low - hard to see

Wipers poor

Pass 3 May 2012 25,767 miles

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW ( HARD TO SEE )

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKED AND GETTING LOW

O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKED AND GETTING LOW

O/S/R TYER OUTER WALL CRACKED

Fail 5 May 2011 21,334 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s wiper poor

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2011 21,334 miles

n/s wiper poor

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2010 15,749 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,434 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 LZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

GX55 LZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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