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VN55 KNK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,081 mi
Last recorded83,081 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 KNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,081 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 83,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,546 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 73,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,385 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,598 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 61,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,078 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 40,579 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VN55 KNK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN55 KNK, 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 VN55 KNK registered?

VN55 KNK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VN55 KNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 KNK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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