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GF05 KBN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

282,075 mi
Last recorded282,075 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 KBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 282,075 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 282,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 282,063 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 277,669 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 274,528 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 269,614 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 266,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 259,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 235,990 miles

exaust back box center box corroided

Pass 10 Apr 2014 216,268 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 189,146 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f o/s/f wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2013 189,146 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f o/s/f wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2012 162,100 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 136,826 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 113,977 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,683 miles

Emission limits only just met.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 90,623 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Emission limits only just met.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,935 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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GF05 KBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GF05 KBN, 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 GF05 KBN registered?

GF05 KBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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