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KG05 YLO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,405 mi
Last recorded168,405 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 YLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 168,405 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 166,262 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 165,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 163,666 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 162,615 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 161,491 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 159,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 153,430 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 153,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 149,693 miles

Engine noisey

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 149,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working Rear (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine noisey

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 145,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 135,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 126,930 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 116,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 116,937 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,980 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 95,979 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,383 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate poor

offside rear tyre cut to inner wall

Fail 27 Apr 2010 87,381 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate poor

offside rear tyre cut to inner wall

Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,625 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KG05 YLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KG05 YLO, 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 KG05 YLO registered?

KG05 YLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is KG05 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 YLO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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