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RJ05 UDG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

220,103 mi
Last recorded220,103 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 220,103 miles

Brake pad warning on dash

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2355517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 215,760 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 215,760 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 212,228 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 209,687 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 202,220 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 194,394 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 194,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 182,797 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 182,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 173,021 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 172,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 164,860 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 164,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 157,603 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 150,292 miles

ignition barrell insecure

Fail 7 May 2014 150,292 miles

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

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

ignition barrell insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2013 139,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 130,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 119,365 miles

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

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2010 119,365 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 106,038 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 142,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 105,249 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edge

nearside front door mirror cover damaged

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 UDG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UDG, 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 UDG registered?

RJ05 UDG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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