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WF05 KNB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,133 mi
Last recorded194,133 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 KNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 194,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 188,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSFRAND OSR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 186,040 miles

CENTREW AND REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSR AND OSR BRAKE PIPES COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR AND OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 186,035 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR AND OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CENTREW AND REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR AND OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 183,291 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF AND OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (CENTRE TO REAR) (1.1.11 (c))

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO LOWER ENGINE AREA (FACTORY FITTED)

UNDERSIDE COATED

Pass 16 Jun 2022 172,911 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 161,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 149,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 136,654 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 125,940 miles

Central and rear exhaust deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2017 125,926 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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)

Central and rear exhaust deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 122,637 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 122,637 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

play in inner steering arms

Pass 17 Dec 2014 109,983 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 109,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,163 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 104,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

centre rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 99,722 miles

wipers operating automatically when light switch is activated

Fail 19 Jan 2013 99,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers operating automatically when light switch is activated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 96,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r/disc worn outter edge

Fail 20 Jan 2012 96,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r/disc worn outter edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 90,574 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

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

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,222 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 53,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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WF05 KNB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF05 KNB, 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 WF05 KNB registered?

WF05 KNB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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