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KX05 DSE

2005 Volkswagen Multivan

Red Diesel 1899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

167,959 mi
Last recorded167,959 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Multivan123,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 DSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 167,959 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 167,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 164,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 164,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 160,375 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 160,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush loose in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 154,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhust corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2022 154,382 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 150,048 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,527 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 146,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,793 miles

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Both OSR & NSR. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 140,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Both OSR & NSR. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 135,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside side door does not open from inside

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge 205 65 16

Oil leak engine and slight misting of oil from power steering pump ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 20 Apr 2017 135,357 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside side door does not open from inside

Oil leak engine and slight misting of oil from power steering pump ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light illuminated

tyre wearing inner edge (smooth) 205 65 16

Pass 21 Apr 2016 123,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

at time of test nearside rear door cannot be opened from the inside

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine oil leak

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight misting of oil at power steering pump

Fail 19 Apr 2016 123,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear and nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle high pressure pipe insecure/ mountings broken (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

at time of test nearside rear door cannot be opened from the inside

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine oil leak

slight misting of oil at power steering pump

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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KX05 DSE is a 2005 Volkswagen Multivan in Red with a 1,899cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 123,116 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX05 DSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KX05 DSE is a 2005 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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