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KV55 XLX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,421 mi
Last recorded174,421 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 XLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 174,421 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 165,325 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 161,541 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 159,828 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 154,808 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 152,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

back box rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2019 148,253 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread no cords seen)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

several bolts missing from the flat bed fixing

Fail 16 Apr 2019 148,253 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread no cords seen)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

several bolts missing from the flat bed fixing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 146,462 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,691 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear brake pads worn

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 138,572 miles

no rear mud guard fitted / mudflaps

oil light flashing on

rear exhaust corroded,

Pass 27 Feb 2015 130,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

underside muddy

Pass 25 Feb 2014 121,101 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2014 121,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2013 104,145 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box corroded

underside dirty and muddy

Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2012 89,263 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,242 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded slightly

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,271 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 76,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 36,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KV55 XLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc 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 KV55 XLX, 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 KV55 XLX registered?

KV55 XLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is KV55 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 XLX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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