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FG55 KUJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

302,251 mi
Last recorded302,251 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 KUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 302,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 302,232 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 302,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 302,205 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 301,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to Ferrell (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to Ferrell (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 301,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to Ferrell (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to Ferrell (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 298,874 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 296,255 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 296,244 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance N/S lagging behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 291,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% imbalance o/s/r lagging behind when brake effort released (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 285,705 miles

Central Baffles collapsed inside silencer

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance O/S lagging behind (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to joint with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear badly corroded but no leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2016 278,459 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 270,129 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 265,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 265,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 247,371 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 247,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 232,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 210,715 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 190,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 166,449 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 147,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 132,904 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot insecure leaking grease

Fail 4 Nov 2009 119,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 119,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,247 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 87,247 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,363 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 263 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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FG55 KUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 FG55 KUJ, 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 FG55 KUJ registered?

FG55 KUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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The MOT history for FG55 KUJ shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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