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YR55 KOU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,150 mi
Last recorded144,150 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 144,150 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 144,146 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 132,404 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Lower Control Arms showing signs of Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Control Arm Bush, Marked in Yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both Rear Trailing Arms, showing signs of Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 127,170 miles

All brake discs pitted

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 127,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Not attached (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs pitted

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 126,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,258 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,174 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 120,093 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 120,093 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 121,960 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 118,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

items removed prior to test

Fail 1 Jun 2016 107,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

items removed prior to test

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,075 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre inner side wall

Fail 15 Apr 2014 93,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

cut in o/s/f tyre inner side wall

Fail 19 Apr 2013 87,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,349 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 80,410 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 80,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,845 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,918 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,020 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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YR55 KOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YR55 KOU, 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 YR55 KOU registered?

YR55 KOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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