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GX05 KJE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

320,548 mi
Last recorded320,548 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 KJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 320,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 318,560 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 316,234 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 312,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 308,047 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 303,799 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 299,924 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 293,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

general under body rust

Fail 23 Jul 2019 293,265 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

general under body rust

Fail 25 Jun 2019 293,216 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Reversing lamp not working

exhaust deteriorated

floor covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2018 286,033 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system deteriorated

floor covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 9 Jan 2018 286,018 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front panel bolts loose both sides (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system deteriorated

floor covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2017 275,982 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished and cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2017 275,982 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished and cracked

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 269,303 miles

exhaust system corroded

front c.v.gators leaking

front lower arm bushes deteriorated/worn

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn

strong smell of fumes

Fail 18 Jan 2016 269,302 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front c.v.gators leaking

front lower arm bushes deteriorated/worn

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn

strong smell of fumes

Pass 23 Jan 2015 262,540 miles

A/C pipe broken.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cables slightly corroded.

nearside bumper reflector missing.

slight wear in offside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 256,868 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 256,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 248,452 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 230,376 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 207,440 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 152,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,676 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 77,096 miles

o/s/r inner hub dust cap missing

Pass 12 Feb 2007 55,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,873 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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GX05 KJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX05 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 GX05 KJE registered?

GX05 KJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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