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R3 VVR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

114,846 mi
Last recorded114,846 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 VVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 114,846 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 114,831 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 109,045 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear wiper missing

Fail 4 Jul 2025 109,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear wiper missing

Under engine and floor coverings fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage and leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2024 103,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 103,941 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 98,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing of clasp missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 May 2023 98,959 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake wear warning lamp on intermitantly (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing of clasp missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2022 92,257 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 92,243 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 85,665 miles

Nearside Front seat base loose

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 85,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front seat base loose .

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,465 miles

Brake pad wear light on , but all brake pads new

Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,465 miles

Brake pad wear light on , but all brake pads new

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,422 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 68,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,150 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 63,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,578 miles

both rear tyres have slight tread separation

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,653 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn uneven.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,070 miles

front brake pads around 5mm

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,213 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,169 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 19,134 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,218 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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R3 VVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R3 VVR, 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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R3 VVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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