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KU55 PNY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,203 mi
Last recorded186,203 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 PNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 186,203 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 182,649 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 182,639 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 166,373 miles

Nearside Front door shut/foot well has a slight crack outside prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear door cant be opened from outside but can be opened from inside

Fail 5 May 2017 165,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front door shut/foot well has a slight crack outside prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear door cant be opened from outside but can be opened from inside

Pass 13 Oct 2016 155,317 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 136,245 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 136,245 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 115,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,113 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,873 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 40,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,221 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 PNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PNY, 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 PNY registered?

KU55 PNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is KU55 PNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 PNY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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