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KW55 XLC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,960 mi
Last recorded85,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 85,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 78,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,862 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 75,327 miles

All four tyres have age related cuts/scuffs

Pass 21 Jan 2022 74,187 miles

All four tyres have small age related cuts

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper exhaust silencer corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2021 72,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2020 70,570 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 70,570 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,073 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside front & rear (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged offside front & rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,777 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,788 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,932 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,301 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,690 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,999 miles

front & rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,484 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 14,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,377 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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KW55 XLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KW55 XLC, 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 KW55 XLC registered?

KW55 XLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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