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KP55 FHJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,640 mi
Last recorded183,640 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 FHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 183,640 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 183,501 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light lit on dash

exhaust system deteriorated

rear brake disc faces deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2021 177,276 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 177,276 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 162,662 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated

pad warning light on dash

rear brake disc faces deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2019 162,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated

pad warning light on dash

rear brake disc faces deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2018 156,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are slightly running off the inner edges

center and rear sections of exhaust are slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2018 156,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

amber oil warning on dash

both front tyres are slightly running off the inner edges

center and rear sections of exhaust are slightly deteriorated

pad warning light on dash

Pass 15 May 2017 148,117 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Fail 15 May 2017 148,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on dash

nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

offside rear brake hanging on slightly

offside rear inner brake pad appears low

Pass 23 May 2016 140,489 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded but not blowing.

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 May 2015 131,449 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 131,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake wear warning light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 122,017 miles

centre exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 122,017 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 113,889 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 113,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,326 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 103,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 85,162 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,495 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,742 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 FHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KP55 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

KP55 FHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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