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GX05 KJF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,046 mi
Last recorded118,046 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 KJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 118,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 117,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 115,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,848 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 113,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 111,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,476 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 108,476 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Both battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 104,769 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 104,769 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 102,122 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,061 miles

Offside parking brake effort is considerably less than nearside effort.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 98,061 miles

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

Offside parking brake effort is considerably less than nearside effort.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,727 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,036 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,600 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,623 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,266 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 64,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,753 miles

slight wear o/s steering rack end

Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,543 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,264 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,292 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,450 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 8,692 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 KJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KJF, 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 GX05 KJF registered?

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

Is GX05 KJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 KJF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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