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HX55 GVM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

245,653 mi
Last recorded245,653 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 GVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 245,653 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 244,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 244,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 238,305 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 234,539 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 234,323 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 228,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 228,983 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 218,984 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 205,926 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 192,310 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Pass 13 Jul 2016 178,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 166,057 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 166,057 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 147,944 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 147,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust getting deteriorated

slight dampness on fuel tank

Pass 30 Jul 2013 129,286 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2013 129,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 112,312 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 112,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,955 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 75,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,453 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 60,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc 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 HX55 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

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

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