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DE55 VKH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

180,428 mi
Last recorded180,428 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 180,428 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 180,428 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 178,547 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 176,099 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 174,814 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 173,284 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 171,712 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 170,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 169,719 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 169,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside Front to Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 169,103 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 168,135 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 165,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system is deteriorated

parking brake 18%

Fail 10 Aug 2016 165,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

exhaust system is deteriorated

parking brake 18%

Pass 10 Apr 2015 159,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 159,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 143,640 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 137,788 miles

exhaust boxs corroded

rear brake discs sligthly corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 123,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 123,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 104,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger sunvisor insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2009 87,082 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 70,672 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 VKH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VKH, 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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DE55 VKH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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