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RK55 TVJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,564 mi
Last recorded142,564 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 TVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 142,564 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 142,533 miles

rear exhaust outer casing

coolant leak

intermidiate exhaust casing rusting

rear discs rusting

rear shock absorber outer casings rusted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 140,618 miles

exhaust intermediate box outer casing rusting and peeling off

rear exhaust box outer casing

Fail 5 Feb 2020 140,618 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r on cords 205/65/r16 c rated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust intermediate box outer casing rusting and peeling off

rear exhaust box outer casing

Pass 25 Feb 2019 138,264 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin starting to peel off. not blowing

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 138,264 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin starting to peel off. not blowing

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 133,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust system is in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2018 133,749 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust system is in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2016 127,160 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 127,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake pad linings becoming low

Front windscreen wiper blades not clearing screen of water

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 121,972 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight front brake imbalance

some ovality on n/s/f disc

Fail 30 Sep 2014 112,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight front brake imbalance

some ovality on n/s/f disc

Fail 20 Sep 2013 105,554 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 20 Sep 2013 105,554 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear brake pads appear low

small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2011 95,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,238 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,190 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,981 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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RK55 TVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RK55 TVJ, 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 RK55 TVJ registered?

RK55 TVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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