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RA05 XED

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

231,104 mi
Last recorded231,104 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 231,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 216,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 200,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 200,538 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 185,753 miles

brake pad warning light on

front inner anti-roll bar bushes worn

windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2014 164,406 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 10 Jun 2013 142,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake warning light on

crack along base of sceen but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Jun 2013 142,516 miles

brake warning light on

crack along base of sceen but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 6 Jun 2012 127,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 127,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,138 miles

driver's door mirror glass slightly damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge uneven

Fail 6 Jun 2011 109,138 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

driver's door mirror glass slightly damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2010 94,596 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 94,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,301 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 75,216 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 May 2008 59,030 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 58,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake warning light on

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 XED is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XED, 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 XED registered?

RA05 XED is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is RA05 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 XED shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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