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CA05 RUH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,349 mi
Last recorded93,349 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 RUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 93,349 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 92,992 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,362 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,551 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,873 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,969 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,699 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,802 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,114 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 85,114 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,129 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 80,089 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 76,732 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 76,732 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2013 73,091 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 73,091 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 70,447 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 68,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 65,820 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 64,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 40,352 miles

non compliant registration plates found inside

Fail 3 May 2008 40,352 miles

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

non compliant registration plates found inside

Pass 3 May 2007 22,205 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 22,152 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,795 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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CA05 RUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA05 RUH, 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 CA05 RUH registered?

CA05 RUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is CA05 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 RUH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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