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RF55 APK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

230,745 mi
Last recorded230,745 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 APK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 230,745 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 228,909 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 228,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 227,001 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 227,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 218,309 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 218,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 217,514 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 216,826 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 212,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 210,098 miles

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

center section corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 206,605 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 200,387 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 193,159 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 193,138 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 164,291 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 164,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 140,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 116,652 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,776 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,012 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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RF55 APK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RF55 APK, 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 RF55 APK registered?

RF55 APK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is RF55 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 APK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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