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KE05 GPV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,872 mi
Last recorded111,872 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 GPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 111,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 106,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 101,422 miles

Front Front headlamp beam pattern becoming undefined due to product on lenses.

Pass 12 May 2023 96,653 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 91,916 miles

Front Front headlamp patterns are beginning to degrade.

Fail 27 May 2022 91,917 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Front headlamp patterns are beginning to degrade.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 80,813 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 80,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 75,457 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,392 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,466 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 9 May 2016 62,279 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 57,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,639 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 44,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 39,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,752 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 34,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 30,147 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 May 2010 30,147 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 25,896 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 21,537 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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KE05 GPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc 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 KE05 GPV, 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 KE05 GPV registered?

KE05 GPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is KE05 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 GPV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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