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PK55 RXU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

227,085 mi
Last recorded227,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 RXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 227,085 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm 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))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 227,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 225,988 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror loose

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2025 225,988 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet jammed (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror loose

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

items under bonnet not tested

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 May 2024 222,952 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 222,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 220,300 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 217,820 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 215,368 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 212,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 204,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 194,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 189,364 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 185,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 181,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 177,236 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 173,065 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 169,199 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 161,797 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 161,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 128,470 miles

Front and rear discs slight worn

Rear coil springs seating rubbers slight desloged

Right hand door mirror temporary repaired

Fail 7 Nov 2009 128,470 miles

Front and rear discs slight worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear coil springs seating rubbers slight desloged

Right hand door mirror temporary repaired

Pass 30 Sep 2008 94,485 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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PK55 RXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PK55 RXU, 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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PK55 RXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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