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RF55 APU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,624 mi
Last recorded161,624 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 161,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 157,489 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 157,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 150,620 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 150,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 15 Oct 2020 149,076 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,312 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 146,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 134,193 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 122,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2016 110,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,278 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,446 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 82,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,012 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,300 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,557 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,262 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 APU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 APU, 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 APU registered?

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

Is RF55 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 APU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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