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RA05 TBV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,809 mi
Last recorded156,809 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 TBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 156,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 156,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed in position, unable to pull out, check webbing or plug in and check buckle (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 152,982 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 152,980 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.75 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 147,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 147,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel fouling lower arm on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel fouling lower arm on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 145,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad appears lower than others

brake pad warning light illuminated -(tempremental fault )-went out on 2nd start up

corrosion in some brake pipes

non standard led/hid headlamp bulbs fitted (presume using compatable headlamps -b.o.d given to customer)

slight play in front suspension-generally

slight weep from offside front shock absorber

Pass 7 Apr 2018 144,118 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake pad appears on the 1.5mm limit (limited vision ),advise renewing asap !

brake pad wear indicator came on whilst driving out of bay,advise renewing rear pads asap !(warning indicator will become a failure under new rules due out an may 20th)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 144,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect kick up to both sides ? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear pads on the limit

battery low in power

Pass 21 Sep 2016 141,185 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,336 miles

only one belt on the rear seat

pinhole in the o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 24 Sep 2015 132,336 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

only one belt on the rear seat

pinhole in the o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 25 Sep 2014 125,711 miles

exhaust in poor condition

o/s inner cv boot in poor condition

under trays in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2013 121,793 miles

damage to the n/s/f tyre wall

exhaust cat section is out of its mounts

exhaust center section outer skin in poor condition

o/s headlight poor

only two rear seats / belts fitted at the time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2012 117,045 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 117,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,129 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 101,953 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both sets of rear brake pads worn to approx.3-4mm

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,161 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,579 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)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 63,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 44,890 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 44,888 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 TBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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