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KJ05 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

149,012 mi
Last recorded149,012 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 149,012 miles

Exhaust system casing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 149,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system casing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 146,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 143,753 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 143,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 141,402 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 141,401 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 138,458 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,262 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2020 137,262 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, going to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 136,426 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 136,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 134,373 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 134,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 130,632 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 125,386 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,730 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 119,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 114,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips across screen

Pass 19 Aug 2014 114,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips across screen

Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,326 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Oct 2012 103,585 miles

front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2012 103,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,069 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Dec 2011 96,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,237 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 64,149 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,149 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,862 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,571 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 36,571 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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KJ05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 KJ05 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.

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KJ05 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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