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RA54 HXL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,921 mi
Last recorded78,921 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 HXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,921 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

near side rear body panel slightly damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2014 73,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear body panel slight damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,936 miles

near side rear body panel slight damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,209 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,235 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,925 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,925 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 26,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,685 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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RA54 HXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA54 HXL, 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 RA54 HXL registered?

RA54 HXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is RA54 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA54 HXL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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