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RA55 WFC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

199,109 mi
Last recorded199,109 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 WFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 199,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour tinted. (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 199,109 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour tinted. (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 198,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake flexi pipe starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2023 197,234 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 197,052 miles

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

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

front side lights a little dim but working

yellow pad warning light on

Pass 10 May 2021 195,449 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 195,446 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 193,585 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 193,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 186,505 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 May 2018 186,484 miles

Brake cable damaged off side parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of near side front to rear behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 May 2017 177,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 177,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/20 101y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre air pressure low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 163,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 12 Apr 2016 163,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion t o exhaust system

Pass 10 Apr 2015 149,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 9 Apr 2015 149,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,628 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 115,517 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

Fail 1 May 2013 115,517 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2012 96,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 84,681 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 84,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2010 70,739 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 55,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside mirror glass cracked but not affecting the view to the rear

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 WFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WFC, 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 WFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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