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K25 PDM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

164,719 mi
Last recorded164,719 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 PDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 164,719 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 164,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2025 158,735 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 158,735 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 149,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 145,204 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 145,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 141,035 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 133,718 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2020 130,837 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 127,457 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 121,851 miles

rear parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 9 Jul 2018 121,833 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 121,752 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 119,334 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,054 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 111,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust centre mounting rubber mount disconnected

spring clip missing from n/s/f brake caliper

wear + slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2015 109,500 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 109,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,219 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,580 miles

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

near side front top strut bearing slighty worn

offside front top strut bearing slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,091 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 68,091 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,539 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 38,359 miles

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

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

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

rear discs badly scored

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,006 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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K25 PDM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K25 PDM, 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 K25 PDM registered?

K25 PDM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is K25 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K25 PDM shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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