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K8 LUE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

206,781 mi
Last recorded206,781 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 LUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 206,781 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 202,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 198,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 197,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 192,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 192,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 184,296 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 175,709 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 169,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 162,346 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 158,171 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 158,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 151,611 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 151,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 138,355 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 121,926 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 121,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,981 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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K8 LUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K8 LUE, 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

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What year was K8 LUE registered?

K8 LUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is K8 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 LUE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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