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KJ55 FMU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,349 mi
Last recorded164,349 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 164,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe into flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe into flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 157,255 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

steering slightly rough in operation lock to lock

Pass 8 Dec 2022 153,608 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 149,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 143,314 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 137,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 134,908 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 128,184 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 128,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 115,432 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' front (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' rear (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 97,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' front (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' rear (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,483 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 64,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,473 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,981 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 38,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,952 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 22,804 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 FMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

KJ55 FMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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