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CE55 KXX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,639 mi
Last recorded120,639 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 120,639 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 120,639 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 120,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pipe union nuts corroded

Fail 20 May 2025 120,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe just before first brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both handbrake cables corroded and joining bracket corroded and return spring detached

centre and rear exhaust outer casings corroded

rear brake pipe union nuts corroded

rear heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,403 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear inner bushes worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded at rear next to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear handbrake cables corroded

centre and rear silencers outer casings corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Oct 2023 120,403 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear inner bushes worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded at rear next to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear handbrake cables corroded

centre and rear silencers outer casings corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

glow plug light flashing

rear brake pad wires not connected

Pass 4 Nov 2022 120,162 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded at rear near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

centre and rear exhaust outer casing corroded

handbrake cables corroded and return spring detached

heat shield loose above exhaust between centre and rear

rear brake pad warning wires not attached

Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,795 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,669 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 114,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corrosion

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2018 101,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 95,534 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower ,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend check/replace (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm in place (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated,,

under trays and engine covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 28 Oct 2016 90,566 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated,,

under trays and engine covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,463 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 83,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads low all round

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,282 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads low all round

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,065 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,060 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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CE55 KXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE55 KXX, 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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CE55 KXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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