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KV05 RXA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,397 mi
Last recorded79,397 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 RXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 79,397 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 76,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 71,989 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 71,989 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 68,161 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 64,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,452 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 56,838 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 52,208 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 47,450 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,644 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 37,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,380 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,580 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 26,969 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 May 2012 23,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,453 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 17,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 14,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 10,941 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KV05 RXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KV05 RXA, 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 KV05 RXA registered?

KV05 RXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is KV05 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 RXA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV05 RXA have outstanding finance?

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