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KY05 HOS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,629 mi
Last recorded181,629 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 181,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 177,685 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 171,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 166,819 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 160,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 156,320 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 154,428 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 150,314 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 146,611 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 141,618 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 141,618 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 136,672 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.(rear box

Pass 25 Nov 2014 130,699 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 126,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 126,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 120,767 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 115,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 110,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 102,997 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 79,145 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 HOS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HOS, 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 HOS registered?

KY05 HOS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is KY05 HOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 HOS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY05 HOS have outstanding finance?

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