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KU05 XHC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

207,456 mi
Last recorded207,456 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 207,456 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front and rear deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 207,456 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front and rear deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 207,454 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 204,374 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 204,374 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 200,677 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 200,675 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 205/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 197,590 miles

Brake pad warning on dash all pads ok

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front side pin bush heavily worn **borderline** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mirror cap slight damage

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 197,537 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on sidewall 205/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 193,424 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 193,424 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 185,286 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 185,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 182,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 177,505 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 177,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & going out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & going out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front suspension arm, rear bushes have play

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 169,666 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 159,709 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2014 150,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 138,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 129,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 129,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 113,961 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear lower engine mounting slight movement detected

Fail 8 Feb 2010 94,626 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2010 94,626 miles

all brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,790 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 75,790 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 30,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise os mirror cover damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,352 miles

advise os mirror cover damaged

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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KU05 XHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 KU05 XHC, 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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KU05 XHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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