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HX55 GMU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,442 mi
Last recorded104,442 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 GMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 104,442 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2025 101,049 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/S and O/S Headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension

Fail 9 Apr 2025 101,048 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

N/S and O/S Headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension

Pass 8 Apr 2024 99,915 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust Silencers Corroded But Not Blowing.

Fail 8 Apr 2024 99,915 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Blades Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre & Rear Exhaust Silencers Corroded But Not Blowing.

Pass 12 Apr 2023 96,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Apr 2022 92,985 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 92,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,997 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 63,684 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing retaining clip (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pad warning light on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,357 miles

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

n/s/rn tyre wearing uneven

Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,069 miles

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

front wipers streaky

Fail 10 Jul 2015 45,069 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers streaky

Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,383 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 37,383 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 26,042 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,124 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,514 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 20,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,684 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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HX55 GMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HX55 GMU, 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

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What year was HX55 GMU registered?

HX55 GMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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