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KX05 MWE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

318,403 mi
Last recorded318,403 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 318,403 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 318,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 318,340 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 318,301 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 318,298 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 318,248 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 317,685 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 317,685 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 315,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 314,579 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 307,169 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 5 May 2015 293,896 miles

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

repair to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2014 281,405 miles

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

rear number plate marked

Pass 6 Nov 2013 255,372 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2013 242,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 242,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2012 228,135 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroding

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 7 Nov 2012 228,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroding

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 9 May 2012 215,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 200,893 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2010 171,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 146,691 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 110,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,425 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,451 miles

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 MWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWE, 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 KX05 MWE registered?

KX05 MWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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