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K17 MRM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,558 mi
Last recorded124,558 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 MRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,558 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

horn note weak

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,439 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 124,343 miles

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 24 Dec 2018 122,574 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 122,572 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,256 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 114,682 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,002 miles

exhaust system is badly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2015 107,999 miles

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system is badly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,787 miles

cracked windsreen

Fail 29 Sep 2014 96,787 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracked windsreen

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,982 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,806 miles

slight damage to n/s rear indcator/light lens

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,781 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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K17 MRM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K17 MRM, 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 K17 MRM registered?

K17 MRM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is K17 MRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 MRM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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