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KP55 FHN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

247,061 mi
Last recorded247,061 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 FHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 247,061 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 247,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 236,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake slight low effort

Fail 8 Jul 2025 236,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake slight low effort

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 225,797 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 225,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 211,727 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 197,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 188,736 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 188,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 174,814 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 174,814 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 160,441 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 148,314 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 148,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 133,213 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 132,451 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,232 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,115 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 110,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,773 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,675 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 85,675 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 74,292 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,292 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,541 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,693 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 FHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

KP55 FHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KP55 FHN shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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