CarVerify

Free Car Check

KX55 EEH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,735 mi
Last recorded213,735 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 EEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 213,735 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 201,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 187,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 170,837 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 160,066 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 429,013 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 417,042 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 417,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 402,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 402,444 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cords visable (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 389,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective coating. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective coating. (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriating.

Fail 18 Feb 2017 389,388 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault on dashboard (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective coating. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under protective coating. (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriating.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 373,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded throughout.

offside rear shock absorber damp.

rear indicator bulb holders corroded.

slight play in nearside front steering.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 373,280 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded throughout.

offside rear shock absorber damp.

slight play in nearside front steering.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 347,270 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 325,676 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 325,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted to underside.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 297,627 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 297,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 254,206 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear irregular

Pass 24 Aug 2011 215,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 173,582 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 126,382 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front steering assemblies.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 92,551 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,310 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,927 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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KX55 EEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EEH, 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

How do I check the history of KX55 EEH?

You can check the full history of KX55 EEH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KX55 EEH registered?

KX55 EEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is KX55 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX55 EEH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KX55 EEH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KX55 EEH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.