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KF05 RVR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,785 mi
Last recorded176,785 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 176,785 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 173,384 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 169,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 164,831 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 160,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 155,459 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 152,156 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 148,393 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 144,578 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 144,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 140,152 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 139,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front shock absorbers weak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 134,590 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre tread starting to distort

Pass 15 Oct 2014 126,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,343 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 46,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,015 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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KF05 RVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KF05 RVR, 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 KF05 RVR registered?

KF05 RVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is KF05 RVR safe to buy?

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