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WL55 GZP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,042 mi
Last recorded125,042 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 GZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 125,042 miles

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

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded close to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 119,453 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable retaining device broken - part of front cable (1.1.15 (a))

Corrosion to suspension

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth 215/65x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods ()

Rear shock absorber dust shield are corroding away

Fail 19 Dec 2024 119,451 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system Brake pipe to master cylinder has slight weep (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability 'D' bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods ()

Rear shock absorber dust shield are corroding away

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable retaining device broken - part of front cable (1.1.15 (a))

Corrosion to suspension

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Items on mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth 215/65x16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 114,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 114,408 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,099 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 110,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 105,442 miles

Central Rear seatbelt stalk is slightly damaged but still functioning correctly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv grease detected around cv gaiter clip and gaiter is collapsed and out of shape

Nearside Front Inner slight play detected from steering joint area

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner slight play detected from steering joint area

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated on tread areas (2156516) date stamped 2014

enine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

plastic underfloor panels fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2021 105,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear seatbelt stalk is slightly damaged but still functioning correctly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv grease detected around cv gaiter clip and gaiter is collapsed and out of shape

Nearside Front Inner slight play detected from steering joint area

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner slight play detected from steering joint area

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated on tread areas (2156516) date stamped 2014

enine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

plastic underfloor panels fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,009 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and wearing bald on outer edge also slightly stepped on outer edge. 215/65/16c

Fail 17 Dec 2020 100,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and wearing bald on outer edge also slightly stepped on outer edge. 215/65/16c

Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,860 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 88,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 88,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,623 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,721 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,045 miles

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres outer side walls deteriorated (cracks/splits)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,206 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,601 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,802 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,522 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,412 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,312 miles

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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WL55 GZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL55 GZP, 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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WL55 GZP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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