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RJ55 YRF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,189 mi
Last recorded113,189 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 113,189 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 110,850 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,345 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 107,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,989 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Off side and near side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,855 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,452 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 93,448 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 88,348 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2020 88,346 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,139 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,635 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 63,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,943 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,448 miles

off side rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge and cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,085 miles

near side rear tyre slight side wall damage

off side and near side rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,050 miles

nsf tyre outer side wall damage not to cords

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,085 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 28,085 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RJ55 YRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ55 YRF registered?

RJ55 YRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is RJ55 YRF safe to buy?

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