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PJ05 KFA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

209,431 mi
Last recorded209,431 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 KFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 209,431 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 203,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 198,936 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 198,936 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 194,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 189,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 181,650 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both inner rack arms slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 177,108 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front + rear tyre treads just in MOT pass limit (5.2.3 (e))

centre + rear exhaust silencer boxes outer skins split + corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 174,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 171,812 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 164,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 158,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 152,753 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 143,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 135,076 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 127,041 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 127,041 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,590 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,488 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 96,488 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,825 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 70,825 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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PJ05 KFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PJ05 KFA, 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 PJ05 KFA registered?

PJ05 KFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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