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K30 SGE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,354 mi
Last recorded156,354 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 SGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 156,354 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 152,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 144,943 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 135,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,304 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 116,129 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,360 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,102 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 109,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 100,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to coil spring seat. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To caliper slightly corroded at ferrule. (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2017 96,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe up to the o/s/r hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,446 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 91,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,165 miles

Center silencer outer skin deteriorated,but not leaking.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Feb 2015 83,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Brake pad warning light on indicating low pads. suspect worn through sensor wire on rear.

Center silencer outer skin deteriorated,but not leaking.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2014 73,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,298 miles

O/s door mirror cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2012 62,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 62,347 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 54,612 miles

O/S/F Wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

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

Rear brake pads & discs worn, recommend more thorough investigation within 6 months.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,079 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 36,175 miles

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

Rear number plate showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 29,585 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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K30 SGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K30 SGE, 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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K30 SGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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