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SO55 GXA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,173 mi
Last recorded146,173 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 GXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 146,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 146,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 139,204 miles

Spare loose in carrier not likely to fall

Spare tyre defective Under inflated

Fail 19 Jun 2025 139,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare loose in carrier not likely to fall

Spare tyre defective Under inflated

Pass 27 Jun 2024 132,118 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 132,102 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 131,676 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 131,665 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 130,609 miles

general corrosion of under vehicle components

Fail 23 Mar 2022 130,609 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion of under vehicle components

Pass 23 Mar 2021 128,774 miles

advise slight corrosion of underside and suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2020 126,430 miles

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

advise slight corrosion of underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 25 Mar 2020 126,430 miles

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

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

advise slight corrosion of underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,808 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 125,808 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre cracking lightly on sidewall and in treads

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up slightly In treads

Offside Rear rear tyre cracking badly on sidewall but no ply or cords found

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,760 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Surface corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 125,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Surface corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 124,680 miles

tyres starting to crack slightly on sidewalls

Pass 19 Apr 2017 124,303 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 124,303 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 122,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 122,698 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 121,402 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,493 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 119,493 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 118,127 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 118,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 113,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 100,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,493 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,304 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,978 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 58,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SO55 GXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SO55 GXA, 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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SO55 GXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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