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KG04 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,849 mi
Last recorded145,849 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 145,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel misting around fuel pump area

Fail 8 Apr 2026 145,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel misting around fuel pump area

Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,262 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 142,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 138,584 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 136,326 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 136,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater not working led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 133,870 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 133,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,712 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 127,380 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 Feb 2019 122,299 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 19 Feb 2019 122,299 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing o/s and n/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,291 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Feb 2017 113,521 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,138 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 110,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 105,510 miles

Front pads wearing low.

Rear disc and pads wearing low.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,897 miles

Both door mirrors damaged

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2013 84,092 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 83,646 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,331 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 59,157 miles

Casing on offside front wing mirror broken

Cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,262 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,173 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,296 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake discs slightly worn/corroded

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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KG04 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KG04 DUB, 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 KG04 DUB registered?

KG04 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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