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MM55 KOU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,660 mi
Last recorded127,660 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 KOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 127,660 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 118,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2014 108,573 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 108,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 98,449 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,268 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 89,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 76,920 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,986 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,509 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 60,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MM55 KOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MM55 KOU, 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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What year was MM55 KOU registered?

MM55 KOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is MM55 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 KOU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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