MOT Status
ValidMileage
188,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust deteriorated
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust deteriorated
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
exhaust getting rough
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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RJ05 EXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 RJ05 EXS, 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 RJ05 EXS registered?
RJ05 EXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 June 2005.
Is RJ05 EXS safe to buy?
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