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RA05 VFD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

303,101 mi
Last recorded303,101 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 VFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 303,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 293,046 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2024 282,881 miles

exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 282,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 282,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 282,767 miles

Covers & shield fitted

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

break fluid appears contaminated

exhaust system deteriorated

handbrake travel

under vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2022 280,761 miles

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

Covers & shield fitted

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

break fluid appears contaminated

exhaust system deteriorated

handbrake travel

under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 278,160 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r parking brake lazy / handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

break fluid appears contaminated

covers + shields fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 271,845 miles

covers & shields fitted

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2018 263,487 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 263,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,412 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 241,993 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

nearside rear light lens damaged

oil leak?

Pass 21 May 2015 231,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 209,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 192,694 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 13 May 2013 192,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 30 Apr 2012 174,155 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 149,422 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to get low

turbo hose loose at inlet

Fail 18 May 2010 121,250 miles

Both No plate lights dim

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sidelight bulbs silvered

Pass 18 May 2010 121,250 miles

Both No plate lights dim

both sidelight bulbs silvered

Pass 20 May 2009 95,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 70,569 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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RA05 VFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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