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KX05 VWJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,925 mi
Last recorded135,925 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 135,925 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 135,918 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 132,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 129,830 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 129,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 128,472 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 128,336 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 124,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 117,785 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 117,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 115,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Backbox Outer Casing Loose, Rubbing Against Heat Shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 115,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Backbox Outer Casing Loose, Rubbing Against Heat Shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,891 miles

Corrosion to rear shocks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn on edges and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn on edges and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 26 Jul 2018 106,642 miles

Engine oil 1/2 full

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

corrosion to osr shock

Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,765 miles

Corrosion to exhaust - rear silencer skin

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 98,765 miles

Corrosion to exhaust - rear silencer skin

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,946 miles

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear shocks

NSR shock slight oil leak

Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate

Slight corrosion to brake servo

Slight oil leak top of engine

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

hand brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 26 May 2015 82,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low, small cuts in tread.

hand brake effort low, new pads fitted at time of test.

nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush going soft.

offside rear tyre near limit.

rear exhaust corroding.

Fail 21 May 2015 82,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low, small cuts in tread.

nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush going soft.

offside rear tyre near limit.

rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 21 May 2014 73,585 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,513 miles

handbrake performance at limit of 16%.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,390 miles

both rear tyres on limit.

nearside front tyre on limit.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,301 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,616 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,205 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 VWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

KX05 VWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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