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KY05 EVD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,517 mi
Last recorded154,517 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 EVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 154,517 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 147,435 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 147,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 139,412 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 139,412 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,122 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 120,237 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,192 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,092 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 109,060 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested TO MUCH SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction No engine light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 105,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 103,851 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,858 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,909 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 101,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 99,998 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,381 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 97,365 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 93,463 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

traces of grease around o/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,463 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

traces of grease around o/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,868 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 89,868 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

fluid stains on steering rack

n/s/f and o/s/f inner driveshaft boots,clasps missing.

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,504 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,161 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 79,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,428 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 EVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVD, 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 KY05 EVD registered?

KY05 EVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is KY05 EVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 EVD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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