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VK55 HKU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,162 mi
Last recorded108,162 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 108,162 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly cracking on outer edge treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust middle and backbox outer skin corroded

general surface corrosion o underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2025 105,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre large headed screw in tread

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

general surface corrosion on underside components

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2024 103,169 miles

ADVISE TAIL EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,541 miles

general surface corrosion on underside components

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2022 99,211 miles

general surface corrosion on underside components

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2022 99,211 miles

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

general surface corrosion on underside components

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2021 97,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 92,806 miles

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

wiper blades poor operation

Pass 9 May 2018 89,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 86,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 86,594 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 82,424 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 74,705 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 68,903 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,482 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,713 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,910 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 HKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HKU, 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 VK55 HKU registered?

VK55 HKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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