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RA55 OLX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,899 mi
Last recorded108,899 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 108,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 108,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 107,719 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 107,515 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 104,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall / near excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine mount has wear

Pass 13 Aug 2020 102,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 101,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Aug 2019 101,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 98,537 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,425 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,715 miles

engine/gearbox mount worn ?

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,596 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 89,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,709 miles

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

front exhaust mount insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,705 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,003 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,685 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 60,685 miles

Nearside 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,500 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 OLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OLX, 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 OLX registered?

RA55 OLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is RA55 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 OLX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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