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JK51 KOP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,854 mi
Last recorded171,854 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK51 KOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 171,854 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 169,032 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 169,029 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 166,772 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 166,769 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 164,303 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 164,300 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 161,232 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 161,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 157,639 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,506 miles

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

Side under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2019 154,506 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Side under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 152,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 152,596 miles

brake and fuel lines covered by plastics restricting inspection

rear brake pipes covered in grease restricting inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2017 152,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake and fuel lines covered by plastics restricting inspection

rear brake pipes covered in grease restricting inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,361 miles

Light corrosion to PAS pipes

Light corrosion to rear brake pipes

OS Front tyre worn on edges

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,379 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 103,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 74,041 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre age cracked

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,041 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre age cracked

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 63,040 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 52,888 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,321 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,137 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,137 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front pads low

n/s/f some binding

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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JK51 KOP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JK51 KOP, 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 JK51 KOP registered?

JK51 KOP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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