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R25 TOR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,682 mi
Last recorded160,682 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 TOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 160,682 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 160,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 160,035 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 159,475 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 156,201 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 152,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 142,818 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 142,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 133,374 miles

Engine & body under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top nearside corner chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 133,369 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Engine & body under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top nearside corner chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,915 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 12 Apr 2018 116,330 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 116,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to n/s rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to o/s rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,903 miles

Battery cover and vehicle under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & worn on outer edge more than the rest of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,997 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

steel wheel on nsr tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

steel wheel on nsr tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,990 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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R25 TOR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R25 TOR, 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 R25 TOR registered?

R25 TOR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is R25 TOR safe to buy?

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