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VK55 FBE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,771 mi
Last recorded128,771 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 128,771 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 128,715 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 128,489 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 128,485 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,185 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 109,726 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 109,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,967 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,586 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 73,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,524 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,374 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,560 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 FBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK55 FBE, 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 VK55 FBE registered?

VK55 FBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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