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L8 RHP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,115 mi
Last recorded122,115 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 RHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 122,115 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 122,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick throught to metal and disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 117,677 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 117,677 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 113,747 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 108,134 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 101,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,302 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 73,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,586 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowx2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 65,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowx2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,056 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 50,056 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,565 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,565 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 39,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,660 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,376 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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L8 RHP 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 70.8%.

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 L8 RHP, 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 L8 RHP registered?

L8 RHP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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