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KU55 PHZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,121 mi
Last recorded189,121 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 PHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 189,121 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 187,818 miles

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

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

age related surface rust

Fail 4 Feb 2025 187,809 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

age related surface rust

Pass 8 Feb 2024 186,572 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rusty on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rusty on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin rusty

age related surface rust to underside

Pass 1 Mar 2023 185,961 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 185,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 175,315 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 165,286 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 165,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 162,049 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 151,011 miles

Rear exhaust outer silencer casing corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 142,265 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 142,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 140,916 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 138,988 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 137,571 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 135,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 121,981 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 121,966 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,742 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,286 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,814 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,466 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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KU55 PHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

KU55 PHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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