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HX55 GWE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,843 mi
Last recorded78,843 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 GWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,843 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass is missing ()

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

middle and rear exhaust outer silencers are deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both middle and rear silencers outer casings are corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 72,092 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2023 72,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2022 70,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2021 69,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v boot clip is missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle/rear exhaust outer casings corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 69,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner c v boot clip is missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle/rear exhaust outer casings corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 68,358 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged securing bracket is broken (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

the windscreen has various stickers applied

Fail 26 Mar 2020 68,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged securing bracket is broken (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

the windscreen has various stickers applied

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,710 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,700 miles

Nearside Mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,930 miles

Front Wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

coolant leak from offside of engine

Fail 20 Mar 2015 60,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,369 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 57,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,041 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,944 miles

some judder to front brakes on roller test

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,938 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,082 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 GWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

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

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