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K44 VRL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

275,508 mi
Last recorded275,508 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 VRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 275,508 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 273,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 261,343 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 261,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 254,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

advise : slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 24 Feb 2022 254,901 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

advise : slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 19 Mar 2021 244,643 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 19 Mar 2021 244,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 24 Mar 2020 235,772 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 235,772 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 228,042 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm inner bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 228,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm inner bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 208,311 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 208,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 195,012 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 195,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 185,941 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 161,948 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 149,238 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 148,988 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 140,467 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 140,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 127,403 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 111,872 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,306 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 94,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,642 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,027 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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K44 VRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 K44 VRL, 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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K44 VRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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