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RJ05 ZFV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,791 mi
Last recorded143,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 143,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 141,128 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 136,572 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 123,342 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside bumer stop lamp inop

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

air pipe rubbing on metal floor

Fail 5 Jul 2023 123,341 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside bumer stop lamp inop

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

air pipe rubbing on metal floor

Pass 9 Jun 2022 114,752 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 112,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

both front head lamps light tinted but not effecting beam image

Pass 27 Dec 2017 109,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 109,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 106,448 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 106,382 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside wiper smears

rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 103,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr parkbrake lower + slower to react

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 97,743 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,240 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 93,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 72,833 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 56,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front antiroll bar stops cracked but not resulting in movement

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

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 ZFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

RJ05 ZFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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