MOT Status
ValidMileage
190,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak at rear of engine ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak at rear of engine ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ignition barrel loose
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
brake pedal has a high amount of travel but still has reserve.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
h/brake effort on limit n/s weak
h/brake effort on limit n/s weak
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
h/brake effort on limit n/s weak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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T55 GSH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 T55 GSH, 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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How do I check the history of T55 GSH?
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What year was T55 GSH registered?
T55 GSH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 May 2005.
Is T55 GSH safe to buy?
The MOT history for T55 GSH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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