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RA05 XEC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

224,917 mi
Last recorded224,917 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 224,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering slightly heavy at times

Pass 21 Mar 2017 179,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 164,785 miles

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

damage to nearside front

nail in the offside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 139,156 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 139,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,673 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,145 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,741 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,121 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 XEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XEC, 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 RA05 XEC registered?

RA05 XEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is RA05 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 XEC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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