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HX55 GXE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,974 mi
Last recorded91,974 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 91,974 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on outer wall and in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on outer wall and in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 78,915 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,518 miles

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

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,727 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,820 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 76,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Restricted view (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Restricted view (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 71,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Restricted view (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Restricted view (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,987 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,589 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,675 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,439 miles

o/s front n/s front n/s rear tyre walls cracking

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jan 2011 37,439 miles

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

o/s front n/s front n/s rear tyre walls cracking

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,533 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,343 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 GXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

HX55 GXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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