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WU05 KZC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,775 mi
Last recorded53,775 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 KZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 53,775 miles

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 53,322 miles

Engine management light does not illuminate

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 52,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2024 52,466 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 50,794 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 48,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box is rusting

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,262 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,939 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded but no leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,750 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 40,750 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,053 miles

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

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

slight dampness round power steering pipes near steering rack area

Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,671 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 34,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,638 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,891 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,065 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,964 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 22,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2011 19,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front outer tyre wall poor

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,883 miles

offside front outer tyre wall poor

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,524 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,702 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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WU05 KZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WU05 KZC, 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 WU05 KZC registered?

WU05 KZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is WU05 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 KZC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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