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FX55 RCF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,349 mi
Last recorded112,349 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 RCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 112,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 105,955 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,597 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 98,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,004 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

spare wheel slightly loose in carrier

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,801 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded/deteriorated in places

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,505 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,313 miles

added 1 ltr of engine oil

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,572 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 56,572 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,515 miles

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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,304 miles

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Slight damage to nearside rear reflector

Slight wear to nearside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,697 miles

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,039 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,713 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,410 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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FX55 RCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FX55 RCF, 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

How do I check the history of FX55 RCF?

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What year was FX55 RCF registered?

FX55 RCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is FX55 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 RCF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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