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GY55 OYW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,377 mi
Last recorded140,377 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 140,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside reg lamp very dim

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear white light showing to rear

Fail 30 Mar 2026 140,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside reg lamp very dim

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear white light showing to rear

Pass 11 Apr 2025 131,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking & perished but not split yet (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 122,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 116,694 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 116,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 114,936 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 112,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 112,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,144 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,212 miles

some imbalance on rear brakes

wipers smear advise replacements soon

N/S/F tyre wearing bald on inner section of tread(advise replacement soon 225/55 zr 17 1010w)

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

O/S/F anti roll bar collar cracked but currently not resulting in excessive movement

both exhaust boxes outer skins corroded/peeling

both lower ball joint dust boots perishing

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

both rear shock absorber sleeve covers heavily corroded

both rear tyres deteriorating/wearing on outer sections of tread

chips in windscreen

corrosion to both parking brake cables

non commercial tyres fitted

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2017 94,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower ball joint dust covers perishing

both rear brake pipes too rear hoses corroded

both rear shock absorbers outer sleeve covers corroded

centre and rear exhaust box outer skins peeling/corroded

chips in windscreen

slight fraying on centre front seat belt

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,611 miles

25kg fluctuation on n/s/r brake

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIP[ES TO REAR FLEXI'S POOR, ADVISE RE-INSP. NEXT MOT

both front lower ball joint dust boots slight perrishing

centre front seatbelt frayed

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and perrishing on edges

n/s/r shock outer casing corroding away

o/s/r park brake snatches

slight wear in o/s/f arb drop link

spare tyre on limit

stonechips in screem

Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,002 miles

ADVISE PARK BRAKE DE-ADJUSTED

WILL REQUIRE N/S/F WIPER BLADE SOON

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,464 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust box flakeing outer skin

front brake discs lipped and pads 3mm aprox

n/s/f flexy hose deteriorated advise replacement

Fail 31 Jul 2014 79,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust box flakeing outer skin

front brake discs lipped and pads 3mm aprox

n/s/f flexy hose deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,367 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 69,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,574 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,574 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 59,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,725 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 52,725 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,744 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f door fouling wing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYW, 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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GY55 OYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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