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K50 BKE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,575 mi
Last recorded172,575 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 BKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 172,575 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 169,209 miles

centre exhaust has minor leak

nearside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 9 Nov 2023 164,427 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 158,239 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 248,431 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 239,143 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 233,624 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 221,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 214,756 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 206,077 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 206,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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K50 BKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K50 BKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K50 BKE?

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What year was K50 BKE registered?

K50 BKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is K50 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 BKE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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