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RCA 145Y

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

298,215 mi
Last recorded298,215 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 145Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 298,215 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 291,846 miles

Offside Front steering rack becoming worn

Fail 5 Jun 2024 291,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn or split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front steering rack becoming worn

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

Pass 25 May 2023 286,010 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 281,428 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 281,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill near mud flap (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill near mud flap (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 280,084 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 280,081 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 277,466 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked.... (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sear belt slow to retract....

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 227,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/14C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked.... (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Sear belt slow to retract....

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Arm loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking + T.C.A bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 270,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 263,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 253,837 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 253,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 252,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

Fail 29 Jul 2016 252,072 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper arm lose

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 247,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 241,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 230,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 224,080 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 213,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 213,280 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 207,015 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 207,015 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Slight play in the front wheels.

The n/s front tyre is wsearing on the edges.

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 199,684 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 185,258 miles

hydrocarbons close to limit on emissions test

muliple cracking of all four tyres sidewalls

Pass 21 Jul 2007 182,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 179,157 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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RCA 145Y is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RCA 145Y, 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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RCA 145Y is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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