2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · WM55 GKK
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 268,413 km. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 268,413 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM55 GKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 268,413 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM55 GKK 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 (WM55 GKK) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WM55 GKK Odometer History
- 13/03/2023247,607 km
- 08/04/2024256,633 km+9,026 km
- 22/04/2024256,713 km+80 km
- 01/04/2025268,098 km+11,385 km
- 17/04/2025268,413 km+315 km
Average of roughly 9,922 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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