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KG05 YLU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,114 mi
Last recorded190,114 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 YLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 190,114 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 190,114 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/front link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/rear (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 179,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 169,508 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 141,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 141,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 118,740 miles

Oil leak

The n/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 104,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 89,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,337 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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KG05 YLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

KG05 YLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is KG05 YLU safe to buy?

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