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M88 RKV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

192,623 mi
Last recorded192,623 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 RKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 192,623 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased in places restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

parking brake only just met requirements

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

some perishing to offside front outer drive shaft gaiter

undertrays restricting inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2025 189,318 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2024 186,995 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

undertrays restricting inspection of components/vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2024 186,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

undertrays restricting inspection of components/vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2023 184,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

parking brake efforts low/require attention/adjustment

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some wear and corrosion to rear brake discs and pads

Pass 28 Jun 2022 180,938 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some corrosion to suspension components

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2021 176,904 miles

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

parking brake performances only just met requirements

undertrays fitted restricting inspection of brake pipes/components

Pass 23 Jun 2020 173,993 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 20 Jun 2019 171,417 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 168,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 164,350 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 164,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to back at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (half moon bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 160,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to back at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 160,818 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to back at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 158,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 158,184 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 155,317 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 149,180 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 149,180 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 143,752 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2012 143,750 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 132,402 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S mirror glass tapped to old mirror

Pass 23 Jun 2010 113,953 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 113,949 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

discs worn

front pads low

n/s rear tyre out of shape

o/s front tyre low

Pass 23 Jun 2009 101,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 87,699 miles

n/s/f tyre cut

Fail 23 Jul 2008 87,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre cut

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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M88 RKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M88 RKV, 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 M88 RKV registered?

M88 RKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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