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CK55 VRL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

241,070 mi
Last recorded241,070 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 241,070 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 237,299 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 233,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 225,413 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 219,995 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 216,726 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 211,154 miles

Stone chip in windscreen zone a

Pass 12 Apr 2018 207,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 202,068 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 195,611 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 182,439 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 169,149 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 169,147 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 148,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 133,275 miles

Collars on front anti roll bar cracking.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,638 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 84,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 66,119 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CK55 VRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CK55 VRL, 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 CK55 VRL registered?

CK55 VRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is CK55 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK55 VRL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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