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KV55 YHO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

329,716 mi
Last recorded329,716 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 YHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 329,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 319,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 318,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 313,788 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 313,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 305,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 305,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 299,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 299,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 296,075 miles

exhaust centre and rear box corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 296,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre and rear box corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 285,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 264,025 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 238,962 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 214,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 190,435 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2014 190,435 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 30 Oct 2013 168,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 150,341 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 150,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 123,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 86,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,604 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel

Fail 28 Oct 2008 36,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc 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 KV55 YHO, 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 KV55 YHO registered?

KV55 YHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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