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VK55 HKW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

173,129 mi
Last recorded173,129 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 173,129 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system very corroded

many front and rear suspension components are corroded vehicle has been standing

Fail 20 Jan 2026 173,127 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system very corroded

many front and rear suspension components are corroded vehicle has been standing

Pass 8 Sep 2022 173,093 miles

Central and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 172,796 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central and rear exhaust silencers are deteriorated.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion present on front suspension and braking components.

Fail 7 Aug 2021 172,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central and rear exhaust silencers are deteriorated.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion present on front suspension and braking components.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 172,691 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins have deteriorated.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 172,691 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed Sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins have deteriorated.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 178,662 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 172,172 miles

Surface corrosion present on underside components.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 171,207 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Surface corrosion present on all braking components.

Surface corrosion present on all suspension components.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 171,207 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Surface corrosion present on all braking components.

Surface corrosion present on all suspension components.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 170,762 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear silencer very corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 167,209 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 167,090 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s outer sill damaged.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 154,023 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 154,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 153,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2012 142,151 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 142,151 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 129,669 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 129,659 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 111,388 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 88,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,454 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 HKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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