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T5 KFV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

122,554 mi
Last recorded122,554 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 KFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 122,554 miles

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

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

center exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2024 117,947 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,205 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of both center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer C.V gaiter has a slight grease leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2021 112,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroding (silencer skin)

Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,722 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 103,681 miles

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,282 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front hub bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,731 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,094 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,083 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres starting to wear on edges 215.65.16.c

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,417 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,603 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,508 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 52,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,779 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 28,779 miles

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

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

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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T5 KFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T5 KFV, 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 T5 KFV registered?

T5 KFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is T5 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 KFV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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