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RJ05 NND

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,597 mi
Last recorded211,597 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 NND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 211,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 207,085 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 207,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 203,422 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 203,422 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 194,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 194,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 185,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 177,213 miles

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

Rear tyres stepping on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2019 165,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 158,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 148,935 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,541 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 142,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape on inner edge requires replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 138,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 134,345 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 123,436 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 115,145 miles

nearside rear lower arm bush housing damaged by bolt incorrectly fitted to chrome bar fitted to side of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2011 106,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 92,698 miles

n/s/f tyre is 2mm

Fail 12 Jul 2010 92,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre is 2mm

Pass 11 May 2009 78,156 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 2,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RJ05 NND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ05 NND, 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 NND registered?

RJ05 NND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is RJ05 NND safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ05 NND shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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