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RF55 XWP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

202,302 mi
Last recorded202,302 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 202,302 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 199,216 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 192,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 192,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 187,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 187,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Oct 2021 179,213 miles

center seat belt buckle cover missing

nsf/osf coil spring corroded

nsr/osr coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 175,106 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre belt buckle working but cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

handbrake readings 16%

Fail 5 Nov 2020 175,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre belt buckle working but cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 168,444 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker metal shrouds corroded also shocker body corroced (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 159,150 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 31 Oct 2017 150,673 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 150,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 145,616 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 145,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 136,222 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 129,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 129,323 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 120,489 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 112,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 105,113 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 105,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BRAKE DISCS VERY BADLEY CORRODED ALL ROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH

TCS LIGHT IN DASH

Pass 4 Oct 2010 98,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,911 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,362 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 XWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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