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T55 KRR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,001 mi
Last recorded137,001 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 KRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 137,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,704 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 126,702 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 115,328 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 115,327 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 105,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,131 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 100,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,134 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,068 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 94,068 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,622 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,598 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,704 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 47,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,952 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,870 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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T55 KRR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T55 KRR, 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

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What year was T55 KRR registered?

T55 KRR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is T55 KRR safe to buy?

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