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KX54 KHE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,261 mi
Last recorded79,261 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 KHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,261 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 76,522 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 74,287 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,583 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 69,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,626 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,838 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,638 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,941 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,651 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,010 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,908 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 38,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,710 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,153 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,816 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 10,172 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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KX54 KHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KX54 KHE, 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 KX54 KHE registered?

KX54 KHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is KX54 KHE safe to buy?

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