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HX05 KNH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,547 mi
Last recorded140,547 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 KNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 140,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2025 140,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 136,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 136,010 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 134,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 130,483 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,899 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 124,899 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 113,484 miles

Interior mirror missing but other door mirrors provide obligatory rear view

Fail 30 May 2019 113,484 miles

Interior mirror missing but other door mirrors provide obligatory rear view

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

Pass 19 May 2018 104,354 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 104,354 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,611 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 90,611 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,990 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre warn inner and outter edges

near side rear tyre warn outter edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,272 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,499 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 51,113 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,082 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR DAMAGED OFFSIDE WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN

Fail 30 Nov 2009 37,081 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE MIRROR DAMAGED OFFSIDE WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN

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 KNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNH, 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 KNH registered?

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

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