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GY55 OYH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,648 mi
Last recorded190,648 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 OYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 190,648 miles

play in off side and near side front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2018 182,936 miles

near side front tyre inner edge bald and getting close to limits

slight play in off side inner steering tie rod

Pass 2 Oct 2017 176,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 165,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 151,055 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 151,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 134,954 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 134,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,716 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,085 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 108,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,979 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 74,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,953 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,174 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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GY55 OYH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GY55 OYH, 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 GY55 OYH registered?

GY55 OYH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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