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KN54 NLK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,368 mi
Last recorded112,368 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 NLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 112,368 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,789 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 108,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake may require adjustments or repair

Pass 6 Jul 2022 104,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 103,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,403 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 101,772 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,981 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 98,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,614 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 93,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 93,060 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,257 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 83,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 72,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,008 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)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,571 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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KN54 NLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KN54 NLK, 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 KN54 NLK registered?

KN54 NLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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The MOT history for KN54 NLK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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