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HD55 KOV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

66,294 mi
Last recorded66,294 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 KOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,294 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 65,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 62,474 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,656 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 61,483 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 60,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,482 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 56,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 53,978 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 53,978 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,758 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 38,754 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 33,504 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,504 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre valves cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,823 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,535 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 13,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 13,478 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,127 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 7,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 1,683 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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HD55 KOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 HD55 KOV, 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 HD55 KOV registered?

HD55 KOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is HD55 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD55 KOV shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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