2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · KH53 LKS
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 311,235 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 311,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH53 LKS Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 311,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH53 LKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (KH53 LKS) between October 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
KH53 LKS Mileage History
- 23/10/200627,568 mi
- 24/10/200750,851 mi+23,283 mi
- 24/10/200750,851 mi
- 17/10/200871,520 mi+20,669 mi
- 10/06/200980,212 mi+8,692 mi
- 09/06/2010104,025 mi+23,813 mi
- 08/06/2011118,536 mi+14,511 mi
- 09/06/2011118,536 mi
- 06/06/2012133,591 mi+15,055 mi
- 06/06/2012133,591 mi
- 05/06/2013159,193 mi+25,602 mi
- 11/06/2013159,659 mi+466 mi
- 09/06/2014178,675 mi+19,016 mi
- 03/06/2015201,818 mi+23,143 mi
- 08/06/2016238,287 mi+36,469 mi
- 12/10/2016241,945 mi+3,658 mi
- 05/06/2017250,089 mi+8,144 mi
- 09/06/2017250,560 mi+471 mi
- 18/06/2018269,015 mi+18,455 mi
- 13/06/2019281,455 mi+12,440 mi
- 18/06/2020292,428 mi+10,973 mi
- 28/05/2021299,206 mi+6,778 mi
- 28/05/2021299,210 mi+4 mi
- 24/06/2022301,763 mi+2,553 mi
- 15/08/2023304,449 mi+2,686 mi
- 23/08/2023304,451 mi+2 mi
- 25/02/2025307,868 mi+3,417 mi
- 01/05/2026311,235 mi+3,367 mi
Average of roughly 14,531 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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