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VK55 FBC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

232,240 mi
Last recorded232,240 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 FBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 232,240 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 232,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 228,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 220,302 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 220,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 213,161 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 213,146 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 202,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter insecure.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 202,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror base (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter insecure.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 195,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 195,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 185,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both brake pipes going to n/s and o/s rear flexi brake hoses are corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 185,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both brake pipes going to n/s and o/s rear flexi brake hoses are corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 182,669 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 170,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 155,412 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 133,139 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 133,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 112,876 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,016 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,793 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,793 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,435 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 33,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,703 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
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VK55 FBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc 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 VK55 FBC, 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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VK55 FBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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