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T28 KSG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

206,401 mi
Last recorded206,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 KSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 206,401 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise exhaust system in poor condition

advise both the nsf and osr brake pad warning looms broken

advise pad wear waring light illuminated

Fail 29 Jul 2026 206,397 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface no reflective surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing or trapped unable to test (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface no reflective surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise exhaust system in poor condition

advise both the nsf and osr brake pad warning looms broken

advise pad wear waring light illuminated

Pass 17 Jun 2025 205,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Both driveshaft gaiters deteriorated/perished

Handbrake lever travel high

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 205,666 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Both driveshaft gaiters deteriorated/perished

Handbrake lever travel high

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 204,722 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside rear number plate light not working

Wing repeater slightly white

Fail 31 May 2024 204,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside rear number plate light not working

Wing repeater slightly white

Pass 31 May 2023 204,104 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 203,756 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 203,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 201,097 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 197,929 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 197,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 188,344 miles

Small crack mon offside of windscreen

Pass 4 May 2018 183,329 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 168,993 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% offside section missing (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear sections of exhaust (boxes) outer skins deteriorated in places

Drivers seat stiff to move in runners

Headlamps pusling/flickering slightly on main and dipped beam whilst engine is at idle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn very low on edges of tread and perished

Nearside section of outer sill damaged

Nearside sliding door stiff to open/close

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside wing mirror unit damaged

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 168,993 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% offside section missing (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear sections of exhaust (boxes) outer skins deteriorated in places

Drivers seat stiff to move in runners

Headlamps pusling/flickering slightly on main and dipped beam whilst engine is at idle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn very low on edges of tread and perished

Nearside section of outer sill damaged

Nearside sliding door stiff to open/close

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside wing mirror unit damaged

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 157,046 miles

Corrosion starting rear exhaust box.

Offside mirror glass damaged.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 151,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 145,918 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades deteriorating - recommend replacing

offside obligatory mirror housing missing but secure

power steering pipe by rack cable tied in position as bracket is broken - recommend repairing properly

Pass 4 Feb 2013 133,159 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 119,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,683 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jan 2010 79,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,794 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,508 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 56,508 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,767 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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T28 KSG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T28 KSG, 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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T28 KSG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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