MOT Status
ValidMileage
238,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system heavily corroded
EXHAUST RUSTED
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front BRAKE PADS FULL CHECK
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
GEAR LEVER FAULT
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
POOR ENGINE RUNNING
Rear COIL SPRINGS FULL CHECK NEEDED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SUGGEST NEW BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SUGGEST NEW BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
EXHAUST RUSTED
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front BRAKE PADS FULL CHECK
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
GEAR LEVER FAULT
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
POOR ENGINE RUNNING
Rear COIL SPRINGS FULL CHECK NEEDED
BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON
BRAKE PAD CHECK
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON
BRAKE PAD CHECK
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust rusted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust rusted
Nearside handbrake effort 155kg offside effort 166kg
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery not secure
Offside front a b s sensor not secure
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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KU55 PHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 KU55 PHJ, 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 KU55 PHJ registered?
KU55 PHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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The MOT history for KU55 PHJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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