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R5 AFD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,613 mi
Last recorded112,613 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 AFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 112,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 110,633 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 107,616 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 102,785 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 100,635 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 100,627 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 98,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 97,482 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 96,349 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 94,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 91,926 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 87,174 miles

Bonnet stay grommet adrift

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak top of engine

Fail 18 May 2016 87,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet stay grommet adrift

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak top of engine

Pass 20 May 2015 81,991 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 76,153 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 70,592 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 70,592 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 65,566 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 65,508 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2011 59,157 miles

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

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

o/s mirro glass loose

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 May 2010 47,753 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,626 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 17,714 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)

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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R5 AFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R5 AFD, 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 R5 AFD registered?

R5 AFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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