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LS55 GZU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,792 mi
Last recorded149,792 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 GZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2019 149,792 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2019 149,791 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 140,249 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear tail gate doors damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2018 140,249 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear tail gate doors damaged

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2017 129,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2016 120,481 miles

Centre Gearbox mounting defective under tray not allowing to confirm ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 Sep 2016 120,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

Centre Gearbox mounting defective under tray not allowing to confirm ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2015 114,221 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 107,200 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,819 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 94,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,242 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 94,058 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 73,447 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 50,882 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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LS55 GZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LS55 GZU, 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 LS55 GZU registered?

LS55 GZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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