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RF55 WOH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,276 mi
Last recorded200,276 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 WOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 200,276 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

under covers fitted front and central

Fail 18 Nov 2025 200,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

under covers fitted front and central

Pass 21 Nov 2024 197,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all steering and suspension components corrioded

under covers fitted front ,central and rear

Pass 4 Dec 2023 195,856 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

exhaust in poor condition

under covers fitted front ,central and rear

Fail 22 Nov 2023 195,854 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

exhaust in poor condition

under covers fitted front ,central and rear

Pass 22 Nov 2022 195,064 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

all steering and suspension components coroded

exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2022 195,062 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

all steering and suspension components coroded

exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2021 194,583 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR X2. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AT FRONT. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 193,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive AT FRONT. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 191,578 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 191,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 190,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 190,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 188,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 188,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 186,548 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 186,548 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 183,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 179,515 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush has slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2014 179,510 miles

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

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

o/s/f wishbone rear bush has slight play

rear d-bushes worn to excess

Pass 5 Nov 2013 178,207 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 178,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 168,271 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2012 168,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 160,172 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 154,535 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 133,089 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 98,964 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 WOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WOH, 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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RF55 WOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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