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LS55 GZY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

257,215 mi
Last recorded257,215 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 GZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 257,215 miles

Exhaust mid box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 257,214 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mid box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 249,070 miles

Exhaust middle and rear section corroding

Front bonnet safety catch seized

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Jan 2021 249,046 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust middle and rear section corroding

Front bonnet safety catch seized

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

Pass 14 Jan 2020 244,130 miles

Exhaust mid box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 243,981 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mid box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 235,222 miles

all brake pipes corroded front to rear

Fail 28 Jan 2019 235,222 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 235,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 222,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 222,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 202,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 202,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 184,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 184,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 164,559 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 146,588 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 146,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 130,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 105,870 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,864 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 GZY 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 63.6%.

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 GZY, 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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LS55 GZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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