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RM54 GAS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,483 mi
Last recorded62,483 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM54 GAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,483 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,570 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 58,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,760 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,039 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 43,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Feb 2014 39,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,676 miles

offside exterior mirror damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2013 35,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside exterior mirror damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on inner edge & deteriorated on outer sidewall

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are excessivelt deteriorated on tread face

Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on inner edge & deteriorated on outer sidewall

nearside rear & offside rear tyres are excessivelt deteriorated on tread face

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,512 miles

brake pad wear indicator warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 25 Jan 2011 27,483 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear indicator warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 21 Jan 2010 23,987 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,625 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 19,609 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,673 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)

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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RM54 GAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RM54 GAS, 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 RM54 GAS registered?

RM54 GAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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