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KM55 NPJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

257,553 mi
Last recorded257,553 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 NPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 257,553 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 254,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 252,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 248,972 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 244,848 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 back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 240,396 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 235,543 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 231,659 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rods both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 223,842 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 215,945 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 208,157 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 200,962 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2014 200,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 195,402 miles

both front inner wheel arches has signs of fouling

n/s/f anti-roll bar link tpo dust cover splitting

slight oil leak

small chip in centre windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2012 189,706 miles

both front inner wheel arches have signs of fouling - NO fouling found on lock to lock check

both rear tyres worn on edges close to legal limits

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge very close to legal limits

o/s/f headlight aim adjusted during test

Fail 5 Dec 2012 189,650 miles

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

both front inner wheel arches have signs of fouling - NO fouling found on lock to lock check

both rear tyres worn on edges close to legal limits

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge very close to legal limits

o/s/f headlight aim adjusted during test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 181,771 miles

plastic covers fitted

rear inner brake pads look worn

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 175,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 150,984 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat belt slow to return.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,708 miles

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

front number plate de-laminating.

rear number plate de-laminating.

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 NPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM55 NPJ registered?

KM55 NPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is KM55 NPJ safe to buy?

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