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VA05 KPF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,164 mi
Last recorded155,164 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 KPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 155,164 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 154,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes just before flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 154,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads wear wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes just before flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 153,964 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 153,750 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 153,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 152,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 152,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 150,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 149,191 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 143,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 139,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 136,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 136,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 134,799 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2014 129,998 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 129,998 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,803 miles

advise both front tyres tread depths getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2011 116,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 107,072 miles

rear seat now in bed postion.rear belts not part test.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 107,069 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,948 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 75,073 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 75,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VA05 KPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VA05 KPF, 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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VA05 KPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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