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VK55 FBZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,000 mi
Last recorded161,000 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 FBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 161,000 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 27 Dec 2022 155,300 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 154,288 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion in steel brake pipes and rear shocks

exhaust rusted, oil leak.

Fail 14 Oct 2020 154,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion in steel brake pipes and rear shocks

exhaust rusted, oil leak.

Pass 19 Oct 2019 149,877 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box casing corroded

Rear shock cover corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 143,588 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 143,540 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,999 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment dry (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2017 136,973 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment dry (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 129,764 miles

some rust in brake pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2016 129,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

some rust in brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,667 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 113,327 miles

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

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

emission test just passed.n/s mirror loose

Pass 20 Oct 2014 113,327 miles

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

emission test just passed.n/s mirror loose

Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,483 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,567 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 95,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,561 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,853 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.n/s/r tyre cracked on wall

Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,538 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 54,643 miles

o/s/r Tyre has a nail in in an area which is not repairable

Fail 4 Oct 2008 54,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r Tyre has a nail in in an area which is not repairable

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 FBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

VK55 FBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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