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KU55 PKF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,993 mi
Last recorded126,993 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 PKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 126,993 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

head lights going opaque

Fail 22 Oct 2025 126,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

head lights going opaque

Pass 28 Oct 2024 118,843 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

head lights going opaque

Fail 23 Oct 2024 118,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

head lights going opaque

Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,962 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output head lights going opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 98,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Hose is rubbed through into the inner cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,561 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 86,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 77,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,312 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 74,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,303 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,922 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,782 miles

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,064 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot inspect rear inner brake pads due to design of caliper

Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot inspect rear inner brake pads due to design of caliper

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing nr wear markers

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,568 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 25,568 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,445 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 PKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PKF, 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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KU55 PKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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