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KX55 EDR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

222,962 mi
Last recorded222,962 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 EDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 222,962 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 222,946 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 221,909 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 221,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 221,515 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 221,512 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 218,272 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded

oil leak from engine

rear tyres perrished

Fail 21 Jun 2016 218,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres perrished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2015 215,270 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 215,265 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 189,017 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 188,986 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 154,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 154,935 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 154,887 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

driver door handle jam

emissions passed on second test

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 127,516 miles

Additional wiring on battery insecure.

Brake warning light illuminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 127,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 127,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 118,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 118,830 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 118,822 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,128 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,115 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 85,469 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,723 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,399 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 48,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 EDR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KX55 EDR, 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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KX55 EDR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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