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RA55 KVB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,770 mi
Last recorded222,770 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 KVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 222,770 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 216,700 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 216,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 206,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 197,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 190,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust centre and back box deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2022 190,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust centre and back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2021 186,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 183,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 183,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 180,004 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 172,794 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket(which bolts to chassis)broken meaning 1 of 2 mounting rubbers insecure

Rear outer skin coming away from rear exhaust silencer

Fail 14 Mar 2018 172,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine and oil temp not taken due to low oil (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket(which bolts to chassis)broken meaning 1 of 2 mounting rubbers insecure

Rear outer skin coming away from rear exhaust silencer

Pass 30 Mar 2017 161,400 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 146,094 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

not able to check all brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 133,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s door mirror casing damaged

no seats in rear

not able to check all brake pipes

Fail 24 Mar 2015 133,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s door mirror casing damaged

no seats in rear

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2014 117,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,939 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,371 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 68,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,184 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,651 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 38,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 38,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RA55 KVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RA55 KVB, 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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RA55 KVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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