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K1 AEE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,990 mi
Last recorded165,990 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 AEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 165,990 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 156,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 144,744 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 144,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 134,162 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 128,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 125,653 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 122,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 112,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,282 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 110,276 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,521 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 106,520 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf brake pads starting to get low

oil level close to minimum mark

power steering fluid level low

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2014 104,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level close to minimum mark

power steering fluid level low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf brake pads starting to get low

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 100,324 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2013 100,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,244 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,535 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 53,744 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,744 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,748 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K1 AEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 K1 AEE, 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 K1 AEE registered?

K1 AEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is K1 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 AEE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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