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HX55 GWC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,836 mi
Last recorded78,836 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 GWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 78,836 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 78,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 77,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 76,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 31 Jan 2022 71,928 miles

Front Lower ball joint boots starting to perish on both sides

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

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

Rear some corrosion to rear silencer outer skin

Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,341 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 65,167 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 65,167 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,988 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 60,988 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,023 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,049 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,817 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,618 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,847 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,563 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 GWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc 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 HX55 GWC, 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 GWC registered?

HX55 GWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HX55 GWC 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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