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RF55 MRO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

197,318 mi
Last recorded197,318 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 MRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 197,318 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2024 197,278 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 192,344 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 181,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 169,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2021 169,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2020 159,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 153,949 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 146,519 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 136,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 127,931 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,197 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 107,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,843 miles

advise both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,128 miles

front brake pads gettlng low

Fail 4 Nov 2011 84,128 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake pads gettlng low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,451 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,257 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,038 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 MRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MRO, 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 MRO registered?

RF55 MRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is RF55 MRO safe to buy?

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