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KF05 RXD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,245 mi
Last recorded161,245 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 161,245 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 161,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 152,588 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 152,588 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 142,497 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,725 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 131,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 121,591 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2022 121,591 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 105,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes going to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,301 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,944 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,038 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 54,038 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 44,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 44,348 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 36,697 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,927 miles

A DISABLED USE BRAKING DEVICE FITTED. (NOT TESTED)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,975 miles

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2009

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,178 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 RXD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KF05 RXD, 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 KF05 RXD registered?

KF05 RXD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KF05 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF05 RXD shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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