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RJ55 URF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,477 mi
Last recorded168,477 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 URF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 168,477 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 164,950 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s +o\s tyres worn inner + outer edges n\s tyre cuts in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 164,886 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 161,600 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER-BODY CORROSION

Pass 17 Nov 2021 158,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 158,579 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 156,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake warning light is illuminated but all brake pads are servicable

Fail 31 Oct 2020 156,085 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 152,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 152,043 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 141,806 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 141,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 126,476 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 126,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 114,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

light corrosoin through out vehicle structure front subframe and top off suspension turrets

Fail 13 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

light corrosoin through out vehicle structure front subframe and top off suspension turrets

Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,801 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 105,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,209 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,475 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,493 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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RJ55 URF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ55 URF, 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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RJ55 URF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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