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RA55 KVL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,421 mi
Last recorded204,421 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 KVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 204,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 188,969 miles

nearside front door damaged.

nearside front mirror surround damaged.

nearside outer body sill damaged.

offside front body wing damaged.

slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Fail 23 Jul 2016 188,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm , spring weak. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour holed (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired on bumper (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens holed (1.2.1e)

nearside front door damaged.

nearside front mirror surround damaged.

nearside outer body sill damaged.

offside front body wing damaged.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 170,574 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body and door damage

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 170,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body and door damage

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 152,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to nearside sliding door and outer body sill.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pads wearing low.

slight play in nearside front steering.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 152,378 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to nearside sliding door and outer body sill.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pads wearing low.

slight play in nearside front steering.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 138,888 miles

body damage

rear discs worn and rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2013 138,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

body damage

rear discs worn and rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2011 125,954 miles

add water to screen wash

nearside wiper poor,border line pass

Fail 30 Dec 2011 125,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

add water to screen wash

nearside wiper poor,border line pass

Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,064 miles

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

ns body damage

ns. mirror damage

Pass 10 Dec 2009 99,008 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 837,111 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 837,111 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KVL, 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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RA55 KVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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