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HX05 KMG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,668 mi
Last recorded115,668 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 KMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 115,668 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts slightly rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 115,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts slightly rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 109,081 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickers (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside washer jet misaligned

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

centre & rear exhausts corroded

general light corrosion to suspension & underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2023 106,253 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both inner tie rods have play

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear number plates in poor condition

n/s wing repeater insecure

n/s/f side light dim

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Sep 2022 101,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre and rear exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 96,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre and rear exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,204 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 94,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,171 miles

Exhaust centre box and rear box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 88,114 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 88,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,215 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,357 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,165 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,153 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,558 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,438 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,207 miles

Both rear tyres slighty out of shape

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in offside front driveshaft splines

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,710 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,710 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

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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HX05 KMG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HX05 KMG, 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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HX05 KMG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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