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KEZ 4291

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

244,461 mi
Last recorded244,461 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEZ 4291
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 244,461 miles

Both sidestep securing beams corroded to excess, reducing supporting strength

Central Rear Exhaust silencers have corroded outer skins, but not blowing yet

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on wishbone, badly beneath blistered protecting coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on wishbone badly, beneath blistered protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 12 Nov 2019 244,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both sidestep securing beams corroded to excess, reducing supporting strength

Central Rear Exhaust silencers have corroded outer skins, but not blowing yet

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on wishbone, badly beneath blistered protecting coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on wishbone badly, beneath blistered protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2018 238,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxs deteriorated, not blowing at time of test

n/s far rear seatbelt slow to retract

o/s rear coil spring locating rubber slightly misaligned

rear bar securing side steps badly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2018 238,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust boxs deteriorated, not blowing at time of test

n/s far rear seatbelt slow to retract

o/s rear coil spring locating rubber slightly misaligned

rear bar securing side steps badly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 233,033 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak from engine ()

outer wall of o/s front tyre slightly damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2017 233,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from engine ()

outer wall of o/s front tyre damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 226,250 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 226,248 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 220,624 miles

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

unable to check far rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 220,617 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

unable to check far rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 214,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

n/s front brake pad warning wire broken

o/s front to rear metal brake corroded at rear very near to being excess

unable to fully inspect all rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2014 214,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

n/s front brake pad warning wire broken

o/s front to rear metal brake corroded at rear very near to being excess

unable to fully inspect all rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2013 207,258 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges near to legal limit

brake warning light illuminating on dash

Fail 22 Oct 2013 207,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges near to legal limit

brake warning light illuminating on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2012 199,841 miles

Brake Warning Light Indicating Fault

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 199,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake Warning Light Indicating Fault

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 193,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2011 193,046 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KEZ 4291 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KEZ 4291, 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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KEZ 4291 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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