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KD05 XFR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,712 mi
Last recorded48,712 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 XFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 48,712 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 48,702 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 47,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2024 46,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 44,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 44,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 41,173 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all six. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured repaired with red lens tape. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear number plate light dim.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,968 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,947 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,944 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,059 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,304 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 29,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,163 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 27,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,524 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,704 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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KD05 XFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KD05 XFR, 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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What year was KD05 XFR registered?

KD05 XFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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