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KR05 XCT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

397,423 mi
Last recorded397,423 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 XCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 397,423 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 391,003 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 391,003 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2024 384,489 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 375,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 366,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 362,551 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 345,026 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 332,164 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 319,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 24 May 2017 319,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 308,336 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 308,335 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working o/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s rear (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 295,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

advise nearside rear brake caliper slightly binding

Pass 17 Dec 2013 278,458 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 30 Jan 2013 272,481 miles

engine mounting broken

Fail 29 Jan 2013 272,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

airbag light on

engine mounting broken

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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KR05 XCT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XCT, 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

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What year was KR05 XCT registered?

KR05 XCT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is KR05 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 XCT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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