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KJ55 FLM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,660 mi
Last recorded156,660 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 156,660 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 156,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 7 Nov 2012 126,849 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,451 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 73,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 64,721 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,721 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,381 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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KJ55 FLM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KJ55 FLM, 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 KJ55 FLM registered?

KJ55 FLM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is KJ55 FLM safe to buy?

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