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RK05 ZHE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,542 mi
Last recorded143,542 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ZHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 143,542 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,701 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 130,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,482 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 121,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,309 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 101,075 miles

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

off side front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2015 116,804 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 116,804 miles

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

off side front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 May 2014 95,101 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,000 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 83,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,676 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 70,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 63,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,647 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 51,641 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RK05 ZHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RK05 ZHE, 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 RK05 ZHE registered?

RK05 ZHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RK05 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 ZHE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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