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RK55 TVO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,931 mi
Last recorded101,931 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 TVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,880 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,302 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,137 miles

offside mirror cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,752 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,821 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 43,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,902 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,902 miles

Offside 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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RK55 TVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RK55 TVO, 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 RK55 TVO registered?

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

Is RK55 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK55 TVO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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