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OU05 RSZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

164,047 mi
Last recorded164,047 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 RSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 164,047 miles

Front brake pad warning light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 156,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 148,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 143,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 143,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 140,441 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 138,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 136,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 132,100 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2019 132,100 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 128,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 125,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 125,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 122,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 119,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 112,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,634 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,321 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 92,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 89,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 78,521 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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OU05 RSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 OU05 RSZ, 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 OU05 RSZ registered?

OU05 RSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is OU05 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 RSZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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