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RA05 OOB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,323 mi
Last recorded130,323 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 OOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 130,323 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Hand brake tell tail not working

Underside cover in wax oil

Pass 20 Aug 2025 128,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake tell tail not working

Fail 19 Aug 2025 128,700 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake tell tail not working

Pass 16 Sep 2024 126,609 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable starting to fray. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 124,520 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake tell tale not working

Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,763 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake tel tale not working

Fail 15 Sep 2022 121,762 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc have a corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s rear inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake tel tale not working

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,002 miles

Handbrake 'telltale' not working.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 117,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Handbrake 'telltale' not working.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear outer face corroded but ok in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front fog lamps not working

hand brake tell tale light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2020 114,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to backs corroded in front of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear outer face corroded but ok in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front fog lamps not working

hand brake tell tale light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,806 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Fresh rust - appears to be from wheel bearing.

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 110,806 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Fresh rust - appears to be from wheel bearing.

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

Pass 16 May 2018 107,102 miles

both front flexible brake hoses cracked and perished

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

covers fitted obscuring items of test

Fail 11 May 2018 107,002 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses cracked and perished

centre exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

covers fitted obscuring items of test

o/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 8 May 2017 105,499 miles

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

damage to tyre sidewalls

lip in front brake discs

Fail 28 Apr 2017 105,496 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

damage to tyre sidewalls

lip in front brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,887 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,526 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,362 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2013 96,162 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2011 93,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

n/s/r brake disc pitted and corroded

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 93,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

n/s/r brake disc pitted and corroded

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,269 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 86,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 78,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 180,429 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 180,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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RA05 OOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA05 OOB, 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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RA05 OOB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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