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KO51 BUS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,142 mi
Last recorded154,142 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO51 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 154,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable corroded and slightly frayed, Not yet excessive but advise replacement (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible brake hose. not yet deemed excessive but advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible brake hose. not yet deemed excessive but advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 149,912 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cables Slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible brake hose. Not yet deemed excessive but would advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible brake hose. Not yet deemed excessive but would advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 144,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system poor condition peeling

Pass 10 Nov 2022 137,163 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front suspension lower wishbones inner bushes slight movement

nearside rear suspension coil spring and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2021 131,743 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front suspension lower wishbones inner bushes slight movement

nearside rear suspension coil spring and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,149 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

both rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front suspension lower wishbones inner bushes slight movement

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight noise from power steering

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2019 119,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 110,560 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 12 May 2017 102,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 95,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,296 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,403 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 80,403 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 79,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,596 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,223 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 51,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,810 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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KO51 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc 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 KO51 BUS, 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 KO51 BUS registered?

KO51 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is KO51 BUS safe to buy?

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