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HX05 KNC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,661 mi
Last recorded60,661 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

RegistrationHX05 KNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 60,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 60,661 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 59,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2025 59,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 58,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,863 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 57,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Driver's internal control does not operate nearside headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 54,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,569 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,685 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,804 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,789 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 42,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,125 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 29,572 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,509 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,403 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 17,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,803 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,277 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 KNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KNC, 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 HX05 KNC registered?

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

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