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DE55 VKC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,215 mi
Last recorded174,215 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 174,215 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake wear lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 26 Nov 2024 168,190 miles

brake wear indicator lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 23 Nov 2023 157,628 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

brake wear lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 9 Dec 2022 145,374 miles

brake wear indicator lamp illuminated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,549 miles

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,264 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 116,355 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 106,944 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 106,915 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 102,288 miles

power steering pipe, from steering rack slightly corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2017 102,276 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

power steering pipe, from steering rack slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,838 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,534 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 83,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,681 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner faces slightly worn

offside front tyre both edges slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2011 42,800 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,378 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,727 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,268 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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DE55 VKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE55 VKC, 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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What year was DE55 VKC registered?

DE55 VKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is DE55 VKC safe to buy?

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