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KU55 PNE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,029 mi
Last recorded92,029 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 PNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 92,029 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 90,124 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. Highlighted in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 87,887 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside highlighted in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in o/s front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both exhaust silencers deteriorating (outer skins peeling)

Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes above rear anti-roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,124 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 76,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight wear in o/s front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 74,281 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wear in o/s front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,518 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 70,009 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,842 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 65,993 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

tow bar electric socket cover missing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,014 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,534 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,967 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 PNE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU55 PNE registered?

KU55 PNE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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