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OY55 GZN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

236,360 mi
Last recorded236,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 GZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 236,360 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 236,357 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 227,770 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main D - Bushes [n/s & o/s] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 227,770 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main D - Bushes [n/s & o/s] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 242,490 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 242,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 231,390 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 231,390 miles

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

Offside Body component likely to become detached step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 221,404 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 202,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 198,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2018 198,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 192,409 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 192,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 178,753 miles

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2014 165,920 miles

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel nut covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 148,728 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f/suspension top bearing slightly roughf

Pass 24 Oct 2012 128,764 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 128,754 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,845 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 105,845 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,696 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,149 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,171 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,477 miles

oil leak from rear of engine possible leaking turbo pipe.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 57,477 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leak from rear of engine possible leaking turbo pipe.

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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OY55 GZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OY55 GZN, 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 OY55 GZN registered?

OY55 GZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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