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RA55 FTK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,385 mi
Last recorded72,385 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 FTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,385 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 72,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,358 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,358 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 59,516 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 47,742 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 38,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2009 38,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 33,410 miles

Oil leak

stone chip to windscreen

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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RA55 FTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA55 FTK, 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 RA55 FTK registered?

RA55 FTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is RA55 FTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 FTK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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