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MT05 TKF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,165 mi
Last recorded237,165 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 TKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 237,165 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside undersealed

Pass 1 May 2025 236,662 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses ferrules covered in grease. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust tail pipes corroded.

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective one hanger corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat and loose in carrier. ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 236,017 miles

rear underbody surface corrosion

steering rack pipes slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 235,234 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear tailpipe corroded

front suspension rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2023 235,233 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2023 235,229 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2022 235,100 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 235,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 231,223 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 231,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 228,458 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2020 228,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2019 224,464 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2019 224,461 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2018 220,965 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 220,964 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 217,107 miles

handbrake efficiency just passed n/s 150 o/s 200

Pass 29 Mar 2016 212,764 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 212,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s 120 o/s 90 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 206,218 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Door ajar warning light always on

Fail 20 Mar 2015 205,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad warning light on

Door ajar warning light always on

Pass 21 Mar 2014 197,346 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 20 Mar 2014 197,346 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 184,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 177,579 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 177,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2011 158,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 133,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 113,842 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 94,208 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 92,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake warning light on

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 30 May 2007 60,036 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip,in windscreen

n/s/f brake warning wire broken

Pass 30 May 2007 60,036 miles

chip,in windscreen

n/s/f brake warning wire broken

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,277 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2006 31,277 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

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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MT05 TKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT05 TKF, 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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MT05 TKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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