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WL55 GZX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 GZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 104,185 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 104,161 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 101,003 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,337 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 100,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts warning wire insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,694 miles

front sub frame corroded

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2021 99,694 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front sub frame corroded

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,637 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 97,635 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 95,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 95,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4 - 7 - 5 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 6 - 9 - 7 mm

Offside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4 - 7 - 5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 5 - 8.5 - 7 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 92,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4 - 7 - 5 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 6 - 9 - 7 mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4 - 7 - 5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 5 - 8.5 - 7 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,291 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,405 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted blocking items

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Top strut mount noisy but no excessive play

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

Offside Rear OSR number plate bulb dim

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

Rear Rear brakes didn't lock on the brake test but passed the test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,840 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some vehicle components.

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

Nearside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 6-8-6 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-9-8 mm

Offside Front Glass detached from backing.

Offside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-8-7 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-8-7 mm

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some vehicle components.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 83,840 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects attached to dashboard. (8.3.1e)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some vehicle components.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 6-8-6 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-9-8 mm

Offside Front Glass detached from backing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-8-7 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-8-7 mm

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some vehicle components.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 78,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,771 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 62,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,123 miles

Front strut bearings are noisey in opeartion

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Spare wheel moves slightly in carrier

Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Various stone chips in front screen

Fail 25 Nov 2010 56,123 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front strut bearings are noisey in opeartion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Spare wheel moves slightly in carrier

Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Various stone chips in front screen

Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 48,141 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,030 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 38,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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 GZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WL55 GZX, 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 GZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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