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KJ55 FMC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,666 mi
Last recorded130,666 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 130,666 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 130,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 124,476 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 13 May 2025 124,476 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (soon to show ply/cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 117,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp aims are poor

exhaust system is corroded

undertrays fitted

water tank is rubbing against rear antiroll bar

Pass 16 May 2023 115,345 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system is corroded

undertrays fitted

water tank is rubbing against rear antiroll bar

wipers sometimes will not turn off

Fail 2 May 2023 115,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system is corroded

undertrays fitted

water tank is rubbing against rear antiroll bar

wipers sometimes will not turn off

Pass 13 May 2022 114,328 miles

Offside headlamp beam image is poor

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

water tank is rubbing against rear antiroll bar

Fail 12 May 2022 114,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside headlamp aim is poor

poor electrical wiring in engine bay

undertray fitted

water tank is rubbing against rear antiroll bar

Fail 11 May 2022 114,317 miles

Emissions not tested timing belt is overdue (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside headlamp aim is poor

poor electrical wiring in engine bay

undertray fitted

water tank is rubbing against rear antiroll bar

Pass 14 May 2021 112,856 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2021 112,856 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front headlamp slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box has small corroded ( hole ) not affecting emission readings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 108,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 104,847 miles

Offside front tyre inner wall slightly perished

Offside rear tyre inner wall slightly perished

Fail 21 Jul 2018 104,847 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre inner wall slightly perished

Offside rear tyre inner wall slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,563 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 97,484 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,895 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 91,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 77,808 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 55,128 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,467 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 FMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

KJ55 FMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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