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RA55 LKD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,430 mi
Last recorded126,430 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 LKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 126,430 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 126,430 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 122,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror trim missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

off side front tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 4 Nov 2024 122,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror trim missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

off side front tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,471 miles

floor covers fitted

off side bumper trim loose

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil leek from engine

Fail 31 Oct 2023 118,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted

off side bumper trim loose

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil leek from engine

Pass 29 Oct 2022 113,470 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. slight cracking to rubber. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2022 113,470 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. slight cracking to rubber. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2022 112,117 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,924 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,014 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 108,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,595 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,872 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,679 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,388 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,070 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 16,328 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,000 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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RA55 LKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA55 LKD, 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 LKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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