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KV55 YHR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

227,868 mi
Last recorded227,868 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 YHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 227,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 217,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 210,828 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension has been modified coil overs fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2023 210,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification coil over's fitted / top suspension mount insecure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working stuck on / not working with main beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification coil over's fitted, spring insecure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 201,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 201,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 193,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 193,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 180,857 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 186,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 180,576 miles

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING SMOOTH OUTER EDGE-245/45/17-99W (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 180,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17-98W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING SMOOTH INNER EDGE -STRONG ADVISE-225/50/17-98W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING SMOOTH OUTER EDGE-245/45/17-99W (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 173,995 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OILY (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -WEARING SMOOTH INNER EDGE-245/45/17 99V (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 173,995 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OILY (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm -WEARING SMOOTH INNER EDGE-245/45/17 99V (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 162,413 miles

Front BOTH WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output TINTED (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output TINTED (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear SILENCER CASING SPLIT

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 26 Aug 2017 162,410 miles

Emissions not tested OVERFULL WITH OIL (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour ORANGE (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR GLASS + MIRROR CASING DAMAGED (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour ORANGE (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO FRONT JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front BOTH WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output TINTED (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output TINTED (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear SILENCER CASING SPLIT

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 28 May 2016 155,315 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 155,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust corroded

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 144,136 miles

both ft lower balljoint gaiters are split but preventing the ingress of dirt

exhaust is very rusty but not blowing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 132,547 miles

rear brake pads & discs worn.

screen cracked outside presribed area.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 132,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads & discs worn.

screen cracked outside presribed area.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 117,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 105,244 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,106 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 89,091 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,555 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,756 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,677 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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KV55 YHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YHR, 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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KV55 YHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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