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V555 GMW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

239,150 mi
Last recorded239,150 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 GMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 239,150 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 233,263 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 233,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 224,576 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 224,566 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 216,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 216,865 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 210,118 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 209,978 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 203,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 194,260 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 194,260 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 183,952 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 183,952 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 176,130 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 176,130 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 163,680 miles

Front Inner play in steering rack joint areas

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 163,678 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim in operation (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim in operation (1.1.C.1e)

Front Inner play in steering rack joint areas

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 152,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges

advise engine oil temp measured at 65 degrees for DSM (not able to reach 80 degrees)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 152,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges

advise engine oil temp measured at 65 degrees for DSM (not able to reach 80 degrees)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 139,843 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips screen

Fail 30 Apr 2014 139,843 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips screen

Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,326 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 124,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2012 115,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n s rear tyre inner wall split adv

Pass 4 May 2011 102,955 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,064 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,795 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 85,790 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,585 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,728 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 45,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V555 GMW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 V555 GMW, 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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V555 GMW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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