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VX55 KJE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,662 mi
Last recorded74,662 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 74,662 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 74,655 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe from abs pump to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,806 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 70,362 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 67,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rusty area's on sub frame

Pass 4 Feb 2022 66,729 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 64,914 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,828 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 60,326 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,967 miles

Offside Track rod inner joint has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,679 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,997 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,702 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,923 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,870 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 12,392 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 10,109 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 8,127 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 6,842 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 KJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KJE, 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 KJE registered?

VX55 KJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is VX55 KJE safe to buy?

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