CarVerify

Free Car Check

KR05 UZC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,146 mi
Last recorded138,146 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 UZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 138,146 miles

Centre and Rear exhaust boxes corroded

Front And Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 137,718 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 13 Apr 2024 137,322 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 137,122 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 136,485 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 136,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 135,206 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 134,474 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2019 133,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 132,504 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs shows signs of over heating (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 May 2018 132,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs shows signs of over heating (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 130,353 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 129,010 miles

centre exhaust box corroded [outer skin]

Pass 2 May 2015 126,898 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 125,054 miles

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

n/s/f lower arm bushes soft

o/s/f lower arm bushes soft

Pass 27 Apr 2013 122,688 miles

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Apr 2013 122,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre perished(235/50/18z)

offside front tyre perished

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2012 119,540 miles

Centre section of exhaust deteriated

Fail 4 May 2012 119,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre section of exhaust deteriated

Pass 30 Apr 2011 115,073 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 110,879 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 104,028 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,185 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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KR05 UZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KR05 UZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR05 UZC?

You can check the full history of KR05 UZC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR05 UZC registered?

KR05 UZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is KR05 UZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 UZC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR05 UZC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KR05 UZC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.