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RA55 WEW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,554 mi
Last recorded162,554 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 WEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 162,554 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 162,554 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side partly seized (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 160,757 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 159,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 158,828 miles

Nearside Passenger door handle sticking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 158,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 157,627 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 156,856 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 156,431 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 155,624 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 155,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 152,631 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 149,888 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 148,803 miles

(1.1A.3a)The offside rear lamp unit is slightly loose within its securing devices

(1.2.1b)The offside rear high level stop lamps have 1/10th of their illumination deteriorating

(1.5.1b)The nearside rear reflector is slightly damaged

(2.3.1)The power steering fluid level through the transparent reservoir appears to be low,but cannot see a vehicle manufacturer minimum level recommendation

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.57mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.87mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.25mm

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate right hand side margin is dirty in appearance

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating,but not resulting in a leak at the time of examination

(8.4.2)The bonnet secondary catch is seized in operation

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 2 Jan 2014 148,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

(1.1A.3a)The offside rear lamp unit is slightly loose within its securing devices

(1.2.1b)The offside rear high level stop lamps have 1/10th of their illumination deteriorating

(1.5.1b)The nearside rear reflector is slightly damaged

(2.3.1)The power steering fluid level through the transparent reservoir appears to be low,but cannot see a vehicle manufacturer minimum level recommendation

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.57mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.87mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.25mm

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate right hand side margin is dirty in appearance

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer is deteriorating,but not resulting in a leak at the time of examination

(8.4.2)The bonnet secondary catch is seized in operation

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 31 Oct 2012 139,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service indicator lit on dashboard

Fail 30 Oct 2012 139,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service indicator lit on dashboard

Pass 3 Nov 2011 120,855 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 120,855 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 101,995 miles

BOTHY REAR TYRES WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGE

Pass 4 Nov 2009 84,804 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,859 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 66,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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