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VF55 GYX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

194,613 mi
Last recorded194,613 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 GYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 194,613 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 186,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 186,464 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 181,123 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 179,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 179,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 239 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 174,601 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 174,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 169,551 miles

engine mount has slight play

front brake fluctuation / imbalance 20%

n/s/r fog light lense part broke

Fail 26 Nov 2020 169,551 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm-inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine mount has slight play

front brake fluctuation / imbalance 20%

n/s/r fog light lense part broke

Pass 31 May 2019 159,012 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 159,012 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/f droplink ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2018 150,653 miles

front brake imbalance 20-25%

Fail 13 Mar 2018 150,653 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm (rear bush ) (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm (rear bush ) (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance 20-25%

Pass 6 Oct 2017 147,030 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated/rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2017 147,030 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom b/joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom b/joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm (rear bush ) u/s excess play also (banging under braking ) (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken o/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriated/rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,643 miles

both bottom ball joint covers deteriated/cracking

n/s/f lower arm (rear bush ) has plaY

Fail 29 Sep 2016 138,643 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f droplink b/joint (2.4.G.2)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (2.4.G.4e)

both bottom ball joint covers deteriated/cracking

n/s/f lower arm (rear bush ) has plaY

Pass 7 Oct 2015 128,055 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2015 128,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,630 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

windscreen damaged outside wiper sweep

Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

windscreen damaged outside wiper sweep

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,975 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

traction control lamp on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 71,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

traction control lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,054 miles

damage on nearside mirror glass

nearside front drop link nearing wear limit

offside front shock absorber reduced dampening effect

wear in rear brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,796 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 29,796 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,308 miles

Brake pads look low

N/S/F tyre sidewall damage

Fail 16 Sep 2008 18,308 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pads look low

N/S/F tyre sidewall damage

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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VF55 GYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 VF55 GYX, 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 VF55 GYX registered?

VF55 GYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for VF55 GYX shows 30 tests with a 56.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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