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RA55 WFJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

214,323 mi
Last recorded214,323 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 214,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 202,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 189,818 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 189,818 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 169,040 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 157,581 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2018 157,301 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front front wipers split

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 145,688 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 135,494 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 122,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,789 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES

Fail 10 Oct 2012 86,789 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,537 miles

STRONG ADVISE:BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMTS!!!!!!!

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,822 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 46,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 26,261 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,261 miles

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

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

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 WFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WFJ, 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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What year was RA55 WFJ registered?

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

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