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KM55 EEY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,574 mi
Last recorded117,574 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 EEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 117,574 miles

Front nudge bar insecure

N/S Sill damaged

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

O/S/F Fog light lens smashed

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

Surface corrosion on O/S sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 117,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front nudge bar insecure

N/S Sill damaged

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

O/S/F Fog light lens smashed

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

Surface corrosion on O/S sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 98,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 81,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,459 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,802 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 73,802 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,987 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 72,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 66,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,049 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 54,049 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,975 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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KM55 EEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KM55 EEY, 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 KM55 EEY registered?

KM55 EEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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