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KM55 EFC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,885 mi
Last recorded172,885 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 172,885 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle steering/suspension components have been undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2025 171,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

reversing lamps not working

Pass 22 Feb 2024 169,606 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

reversing lamps not working

Fail 22 Feb 2024 169,606 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

reversing lamps not working

Fail 23 Jan 2024 169,599 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

reversing lamps not working

Pass 18 Jan 2023 166,976 miles

underside surface corossion

Pass 18 Jan 2022 164,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 164,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 161,881 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 161,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 159,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 14 Jan 2019 148,046 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 132,360 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 132,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Suggest uprated replacements (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,018 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,706 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2016 124,706 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2015 119,718 miles

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 104,350 miles

exhaust getting a bit tatty in placers

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,749 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 100,746 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,609 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,784 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 65,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,724 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 EFC 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 KM55 EFC, 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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KM55 EFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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