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OU55 KZL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

237,468 mi
Last recorded237,468 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 KZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 237,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 234,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 234,545 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 230,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm

Pass 23 Apr 2021 229,141 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 229,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2020 228,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 May 2019 224,577 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 224,577 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 202,836 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm Tread Remaining Centre/ Nearside Has Various Outer Sidewall Damage

Brake Pipes To/From Abs Pump Slight Corrosion

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil Leak

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

Fail 8 May 2018 202,836 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall/ Shoulders Smooth (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall/ Shoulders Smooth (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres 3mm Tread Remaining Centre/ Nearside Has Various Outer Sidewall Damage

Brake Pipes To/From Abs Pump Slight Corrosion

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil Leak

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

Pass 2 May 2017 191,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 190,076 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tyre tread no ply or cords visible but will need changing soon

exhaust slightly detiorated

n s r tyre worn on inner edge of tyre tread

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 190,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges of tyre tread no ply or cords visible but will need changing soon

exhaust slightly detiorated

n s r tyre worn on inner edge of tyre tread

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 187,270 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 187,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 182,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 182,521 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 176,237 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

This vehicle has been tested as a dual purpose vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 176,237 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

This vehicle has been tested as a dual purpose vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 172,040 miles

Unable to fully check underbody and centre pipes due to fitted underbody covers.

Vehicle tested as a class 4 duel purpose vehicle as determined from the MOT testing guide section A4.2 page 6.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 156,639 miles

The above vehicle has been tested as a class 4 duel purpose vehicle as described from the mot testing guide section a4.2 page 6.

Vehicle tested with 3 seats in rear

Fail 11 Jan 2011 156,639 miles

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

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

The above vehicle has been tested as a class 4 duel purpose vehicle as described from the mot testing guide section a4.2 page 6.

Vehicle tested with 3 seats in rear

Fail 2 Feb 2010 129,376 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 129,376 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 103,904 miles

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

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

some rust in brake discs. wear in rear coil spring mounting rubbers.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 103,901 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

some rust in brake discs. wear in rear coil spring mounting rubbers.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 98,980 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 98,976 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight wear in antiroll bar bush's

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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OU55 KZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 OU55 KZL, 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 OU55 KZL registered?

OU55 KZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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