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RF55 XWO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

216,538 mi
Last recorded216,538 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 216,538 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper spring missing

Offside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Pass 29 Jul 2025 214,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

horn poor

Pass 26 Apr 2024 212,798 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 208,635 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 208,635 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 200,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 194,479 miles

offside rear bumper loose

Fail 7 Jun 2021 194,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear bumper loose

Pass 24 Jun 2020 185,377 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust covers starting to split.

brake discs all round light surface rust.

exhaust system outer layer very rusty.

n/s/f upper anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover starting o split.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6 mm and tread up and down/very un-even.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

rear number plate water/dirt ingress.

slight body damage o/s/r bumper/quarter.

various metal brake and P.A.S pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 Jun 2020 185,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust covers starting to split.

brake discs all round light surface rust.

exhaust system outer layer very rusty.

n/s/f upper anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover starting o split.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6 mm and tread up and down/very un-even.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

rear number plate water/dirt ingress.

slight body damage o/s/r bumper/quarter.

various metal brake and P.A.S pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 178,703 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 20 Dec 2017 178,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 9 Dec 2016 172,935 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 172,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 161,549 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 22 Dec 2015 161,546 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 150,852 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 150,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 134,459 miles

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

offside rear coil spring lower insulator block adrift

Fail 15 Nov 2013 134,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear coil spring lower insulator block adrift

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,962 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 118,962 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f top mount bearing partially seized

Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,888 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 86,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,695 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,862 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 XWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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