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R100 ROD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,732 mi
Last recorded118,732 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 ROD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 118,732 miles

engine oil leaks

front subframe, and rear lower suspension arms rusting

Fail 2 Mar 2026 118,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre sleeve joint rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

front subframe, and rear lower suspension arms rusting

Pass 27 Feb 2025 111,511 miles

front subframe, and rear lower suspension arms rusting

off side rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2025 111,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure in several places (1.1.12 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on top of front subframe (2.1.5 (a))

front subframe, and rear lower suspension arms rusting

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2024 104,815 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak underneath (n/s/f)

exhaust system corroded outer skin braking away

front + rear number plate deteriorating

poor corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2024 104,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test badge ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak underneath (n/s/f)

exhaust system corroded outer skin braking away

front + rear number plate deteriorating

o/s/r brake pad warning sensor wire wrap around brake hose

poor corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2023 98,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 93,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,395 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

PAS pipes corroded

Vehicle generally in poor corroded condition underneath

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,791 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,362 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 79,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear arm to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,963 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake balance could be better

vehicle generally very corroded underneath

Fail 16 Feb 2018 70,962 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened all three (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake balance could be better

vehicle generally very corroded underneath

Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside parking brake effort low

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met 18%

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,766 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front brake disc,s corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 59,766 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,655 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust poor

front brake disc,s corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015 55,655 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust poor

front brake disc,s corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,996 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear brake disc,s in very poor corrodded condition

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Feb 2012 40,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,926 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,909 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,662 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 32,659 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,170 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit on outer edge

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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R100 ROD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R100 ROD, 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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R100 ROD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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