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KX55 AXA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,327 mi
Last recorded120,327 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 AXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 120,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 118,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 115,705 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 115,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 110,309 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 103,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 103,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 96,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 90,579 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 90,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 85,944 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear box corroded

under-body panels fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 83,810 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 81,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 76,107 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 67,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,352 miles

both o/s wheel trims missing

chips in front windscreen

damage to n/s sill panel

exhaust corroding

rear washer jet missing

Fail 16 May 2014 60,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both o/s wheel caps missing

exhaust corroding

rear washer jet missing

Pass 16 May 2013 53,611 miles

both o/s wheel trims missing

exhaust deteriorating

rear washer jet missing

Pass 17 May 2012 48,657 miles

both o/s wheel trims missing

different tyre load ratings fitted

one row of rear seats have been removed

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,416 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 41,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,344 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,923 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,015 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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KX55 AXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KX55 AXA, 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 KX55 AXA registered?

KX55 AXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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