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KM55 EFB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,509 mi
Last recorded114,509 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 EFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 114,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to brake flexible hose is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and has cracking through tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 113,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above anti roll bar pipe is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear anti roll bar pipe is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 111,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 111,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 109,667 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 108,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 108,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner tread area out of shape. 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,182 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 102,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 98,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,171 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,169 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,952 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 89,951 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located maybe broken aswell (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear on join to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,640 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,880 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside door mirror - cover damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,126 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,084 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 62,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,598 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 EFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KM55 EFB, 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 EFB registered?

KM55 EFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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