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KB05 BAM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

141,921 mi
Last recorded141,921 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 BAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 141,921 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 141,504 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,998 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 140,803 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 61,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 137,690 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,863 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 57,863 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 133,787 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 133,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 43,713 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 31,622 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,357 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 129,354 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 122,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 122,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 117,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 108,518 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,019 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 95,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler flap damaged

mirror casings broke

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake wear indicator on

Fail 6 Jun 2014 80,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake wear indicator on

Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,113 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 73,113 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,383 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,467 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,294 miles

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,059 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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KB05 BAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 KB05 BAM, 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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KB05 BAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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