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KO55 DWX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO55 DWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 107,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 304,209 miles

Bonnet gas strut weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seats front row centre seat ()

Engine noisy

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2019 304,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Plus inside damaged (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also inside light unit damaged (4.1.2 (c))

Bonnet gas strut weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seats front row centre seat ()

Engine noisy

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2018 292,388 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 292,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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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KO55 DWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KO55 DWX, 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 KO55 DWX registered?

KO55 DWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is KO55 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO55 DWX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KO55 DWX have outstanding finance?

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