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KP55 FGK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

278,508 mi
Last recorded278,508 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 278,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms/spring mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 278,493 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms/spring mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 277,162 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Requires attention (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 276,205 miles

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

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

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

both rear light chrome trims held on with tape

various oil leaks across engine and gearbox areas

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2019 274,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 273,160 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 265,099 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre and back box corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 265,099 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre and back box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 255,602 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 243,829 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 243,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 235,777 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 231,164 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 228,239 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 FGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FGK, 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 KP55 FGK registered?

KP55 FGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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