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WP54 GAO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

211,180 mi
Last recorded211,180 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 GAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 211,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 210,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 201,473 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 201,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 192,256 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 185,105 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 172,566 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 171,147 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 171,147 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 168,837 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 147,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyre slightly misshapen both

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 147,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyre slightly misshapen both

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 119,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 119,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 97,286 miles

low emitter detected.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,379 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,052 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,832 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,930 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,850 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,471 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,966 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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WP54 GAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WP54 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP54 GAO registered?

WP54 GAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is WP54 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP54 GAO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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