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VX55 KHR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,104 mi
Last recorded83,104 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 KHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 83,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 79,658 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 79,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mishapen inner edge, plus spot on shoulder heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 77,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 77,006 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,900 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust tailbox corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,801 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,131 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,961 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 67,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,601 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,597 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished and getting down

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,081 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 53,000 miles

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

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,850 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 17 May 2012 46,066 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 40,896 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,008 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,988 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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VX55 KHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX55 KHR, 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 VX55 KHR registered?

VX55 KHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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