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HX55 GVL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,852 mi
Last recorded90,852 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 GVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 90,852 miles

engine light inoperative but pre 1 July 2008 so exempt on mot test

intermittent rattle from overrunning pulley @ idle so will need a new pulley and belt some time soon?

Fail 16 Apr 2026 90,852 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine light inoperative but pre 1 July 2008 so exempt on mot test

Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape on inner edge. 9 years old. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box section outer casing corroded.

Fail 31 May 2025 88,376 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape on inner edge. 9 years old. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box section outer casing corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,889 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn

Fail 23 Jul 2024 84,889 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn

Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,284 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,705 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 68,835 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 63,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 62,396 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2016 59,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,144 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 49,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,447 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 43,447 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,140 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 31,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,705 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 25,167 miles

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

n/s brake pad warning light wires broken

Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,167 miles

n/s brake pad warning light wires broken

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,589 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 GVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GVL, 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 HX55 GVL registered?

HX55 GVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is HX55 GVL safe to buy?

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