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K27 MEO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,889 mi
Last recorded213,889 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 MEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 213,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front subframe + both front inner strut towers covered in underseal . brake pipes also covered in underseal

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting prescribed area , outer sill corroded , lower sill cover preventing full inspection of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR pipes corroded ( both pipes that run along rear suspension arms) (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencer outer skins starting to separate.

lower outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 May 2025 210,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 209,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 208,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s + O/s Rear ( Front To Rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded

N/s Front Seat Belt Clasp Plastic Cover Missing

Pass 22 Jan 2022 208,556 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged N/s Front ( Plastic Cover Missing ) (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 207,340 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 205,539 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 205,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 203,656 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Feb 2015 203,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Mar 2014 200,449 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 195,926 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 195,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 191,674 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 190,929 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 159,194 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 159,194 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,120 miles

Slight damage to the offside front wing mirror

Fail 23 Mar 2010 133,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to the offside front wing mirror

Fail 20 Apr 2009 101,490 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear cluster damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2009 101,490 miles

offside rear cluster damaged

Pass 7 May 2008 79,068 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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K27 MEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K27 MEO, 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 K27 MEO registered?

K27 MEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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