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KY05 ELW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

223,077 mi
Last recorded223,077 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 ELW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 223,077 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 219,383 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 214,860 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 210,022 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 203,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 193,588 miles

o/s/f inner c/v boot perished

Pass 30 Oct 2019 180,405 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 168,295 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 155,858 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 143,092 miles

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

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

`knocking` on offside front suspension/steering

Pass 18 Nov 2015 130,578 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 116,465 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,615 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,313 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,516 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 57,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,546 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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KY05 ELW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KY05 ELW, 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 KY05 ELW registered?

KY05 ELW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is KY05 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 ELW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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