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KP05 XVE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

125,741 mi
Last recorded125,741 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 XVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 125,741 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 125,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,798 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,849 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 106,847 miles

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

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

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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick just off metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 94,732 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,619 miles

child seats fitted to front seats

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre nail man

power steering noisy on lock

Fail 28 Sep 2020 89,619 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

child seats fitted to front seats

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre nail man

power steering noisy on lock

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,315 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body covers fitted

both rear brake pipes very rusty at ends could not see fully due to body covers

rear exhaust corroded/braking up

Fail 16 Sep 2019 85,315 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body covers fitted

both rear brake pipes very rusty at ends could not see fully due to body covers

rear exhaust corroded/braking up

Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,952 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cover fitted to engine

General corrosion

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

Number plate lights dull

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 80,926 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside reflector damaged

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake wear light on

Fail 22 Sep 2017 76,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake wear light on

Pass 1 Oct 2016 70,244 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 70,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,162 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,467 miles

n/s rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2014 59,467 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,151 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 53,151 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 52,753 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,970 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,970 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,163 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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KP05 XVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KP05 XVE, 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 KP05 XVE registered?

KP05 XVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KP05 XVE shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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