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HD55 KMO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,160 mi
Last recorded197,160 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 KMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 197,160 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Nov 2025 197,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Nov 2024 187,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER EDGES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OTER EDGES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2023 176,941 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Dec 2022 167,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Nov 2021 158,497 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Nov 2021 158,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Nov 2020 150,783 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Nov 2020 150,783 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Dec 2019 144,906 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,564 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Nov 2018 134,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Jan 2016 118,976 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 19 Jan 2016 118,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 107,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 95,584 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 95,581 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 84,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 71,067 miles

Left rear tyre worn unevenly

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,868 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)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 45,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,982 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 36,982 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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HD55 KMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HD55 KMO, 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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HD55 KMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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