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GY55 OYO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,511 mi
Last recorded133,511 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 133,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 131,693 miles

under bonnet covers fitted

undershields fitted throughout

Pass 23 Sep 2023 130,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 128,671 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 124,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 122,933 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 121,672 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 119,834 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 119,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 118,418 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,205 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 115,205 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 114,204 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 114,204 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 112,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,960 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 106,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 91,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 91,064 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OYO 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 81.8%.

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 GY55 OYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY55 OYO?

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What year was GY55 OYO registered?

GY55 OYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is GY55 OYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 OYO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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