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KX05 DOA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,464 mi
Last recorded194,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 DOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 194,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 187,071 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 183,979 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 173,654 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allow full inspection of some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2017 173,648 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allow full inspection of some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 153,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 153,903 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 142,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 135,835 miles

Centre and rear exhaust poor condition

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 132,444 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear disscs worn and pitted

Fail 7 Mar 2013 132,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear disscs worn and pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 129,237 miles

Some wear on the n/s/f tyre (inner edge)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 125,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 99,675 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 99,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 76,736 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 38,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KX05 DOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KX05 DOA, 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 KX05 DOA registered?

KX05 DOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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