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HX05 KMU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 KMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 89,945 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 89,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,117 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,060 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,420 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,933 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,642 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,359 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,038 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,210 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,204 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,118 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,724 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 25,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,695 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,694 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 19,257 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,257 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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HX05 KMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HX05 KMU, 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 HX05 KMU registered?

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

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The MOT history for HX05 KMU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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