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KD55 WGW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,424 mi
Last recorded230,424 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 WGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 230,424 miles

under components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2024 219,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2024 219,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 209,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 209,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 200,083 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 198,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping (5.3.2 (b))

asr light on

cannot open sl door n/s

exhaust showing deterioration

Pass 30 Oct 2020 195,422 miles

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

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

exhaust system showing deterioration

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 189,578 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust showing deterioration

front anti roll bar side play collars deteriorated

n/s mirror slightly insecure+temp repaired

rear light lens slightly damaged

slight play in rack joint

Fail 25 Oct 2019 189,578 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust showing deterioration

front anti roll bar side play collars deteriorated

n/s mirror slightly insecure+temp repaired

rear light lens slightly damaged

slight play in rack joint

Pass 31 Oct 2018 183,308 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust showing deterioration

rear light lens n/s slightly damaged

steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2018 183,308 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust showing deterioration

rear light lens n/s slightly damaged

steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2017 175,946 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front lower suspension arm rear bushes have play

o/s beam pattern slightly poor

o/s rear suspension arm outer bush has slight play

steering rack inner joint has slight play

windscreen slightly chipped

Fail 27 Oct 2017 175,944 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front lower suspension arm rear bushes have play

o/s beam pattern slightly poor

o/s rear suspension arm outer bush has slight play

steering rack inner joint has slight play

windscreen slightly chipped

Pass 27 Oct 2016 166,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 153,688 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 142,052 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 131,277 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,562 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 93,454 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,267 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 54,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,234 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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KD55 WGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KD55 WGW, 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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KD55 WGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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