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KJ55 FLZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,418 mi
Last recorded96,418 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,418 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2024 94,557 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2024 94,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side (6.2.3 (a))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,247 miles

Exhaust silencers weakened by corrosion

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,043 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Oct 2022 88,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,744 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear bumper damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 84,744 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

rear discs corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,462 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 83,462 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 81,290 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2019 81,290 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,843 miles

brake pipes corroded

centre rear stop light only 50% working

exhaust corroded

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,301 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 72,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,054 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

signs of corrosion to centre and rear exhaust silencers.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,404 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,534 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 52,145 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,825 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,157 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,596 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,206 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 FLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KJ55 FLZ, 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 FLZ registered?

KJ55 FLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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