2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · GP55 HWS
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 144,063 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP55 HWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2024
- 144,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP55 HWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (GP55 HWS) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 reading 1.29 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/45 ”; “Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
GP55 HWS Mileage History
- 02/11/2021133,020 mi
- 31/10/2022136,022 mi+3,002 mi
- 01/11/2022136,023 mi+1 mi
- 21/11/2023137,680 mi+1,657 mi
- 28/11/2024144,063 mi+6,383 mi
Average of roughly 3,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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