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KP55 FGC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,489 mi
Last recorded149,489 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 FGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 149,489 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (first row) (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (second row) (7.1.2 (b))

both front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes slight movement

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

nearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside rear seatbelt recoil slightly slow (first row)

Pass 17 Oct 2024 143,980 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust poor condition central and rear silencers

Pass 28 Oct 2023 142,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 140,274 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

centre rear seatbelt buckle cover slight damage (first row)

centre rear seatbelt slight damage (second row)

offside rear seatbelt recoil slightly slow (first row)

Pass 26 Oct 2021 135,993 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

centre rear seatbelt buckle cover slight damage (first row)

centre rear seatbelt starting to fur (second row)

front subframe, suspension coil springs and brake backing plates starting to rust

offside rear tyre sidewalls light perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2020 134,978 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

centre rear seat belt buckle cover slight damage (first row)

centre rear seat belt starting to fur (second row)

offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,688 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

centre and rear exhaust boxes starting to rust

centre rear seat belt buckle cover slight damage (first row)

centre rear seat belt starting to fur (second row)

Pass 19 Oct 2018 124,571 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,980 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 116,980 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,132 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,535 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,862 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,961 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2013 97,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,473 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,631 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,129 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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KP55 FGC 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 KP55 FGC, 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 KP55 FGC registered?

KP55 FGC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is KP55 FGC safe to buy?

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