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KIG 7272

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

213,789 mi
Last recorded213,789 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 7272
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 213,789 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 213,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 212,607 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 211,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre and rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 205,193 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 205,193 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 201,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 194,404 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 187,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 179,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 173,432 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 168,149 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 160,567 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2013 157,865 miles

centre exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

n/slower windscreen cracked does not meet fail standard

o/s floor cover damaged

Pass 17 May 2012 156,220 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 154,442 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 152,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 149,166 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 149,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 140,992 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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KIG 7272 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 KIG 7272, 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 KIG 7272 registered?

KIG 7272 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is KIG 7272 safe to buy?

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