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RK04 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,431 mi
Last recorded84,431 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 84,431 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 84,401 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 76,737 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Nov 2024 76,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Nov 2023 72,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,384 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 70,384 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,357 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

suspension components corroded all around

Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,177 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear washer jet provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,420 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,323 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 44,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,850 miles

disc's rusty

tyres perished

wipers poor

Pass 9 Dec 2013 40,832 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,415 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,385 miles

surface cracks/tears to both front tyres and offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,799 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 32,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,217 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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RK04 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK04 DUB, 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 RK04 DUB registered?

RK04 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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The MOT history for RK04 DUB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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