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H5 KWP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,436 mi
Last recorded98,436 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 KWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,436 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 93,200 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 93,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 84,662 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2023 81,505 miles

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

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

corrosion starting underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2022 77,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides LED (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has corrosion

Fail 12 May 2022 77,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides LED (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2022 77,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust system has corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem perishing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,463 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 67,072 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,042 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

surface cuts on n/s/r tyre outer wall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,951 miles

outer coverings of exhaust corroded

slight perishing on n/s/f tyre tread

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,361 miles

n/s/f tyre badly scuffed on outer wall

slight perishing on n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,229 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,672 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,662 miles

centre rear safety belt receiver casing damaged

slight dampness around o/s front outer cv gaiter

Fail 19 Jul 2011 49,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre rear safety belt receiver casing damaged

slight dampness around o/s front outer cv gaiter

Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,495 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 45,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight dampness around o/s/rear shock absorber

surface cuts on outer walls of o/s/front and o/s/rear tyres

unable to check underside of vehcile fully mdue to lower panels fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,242 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,758 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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H5 KWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H5 KWP, 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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H5 KWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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