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RN05 APV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

242,615 mi
Last recorded242,615 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 APV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 242,615 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 242,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 235,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS & NS ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 232,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 222,394 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 210,159 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 201,982 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 201,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 199,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 199,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2015 199,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2014 193,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 193,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 185,657 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 185,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 178,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 172,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 169,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 154,066 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 134,298 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 111,065 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 110,155 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 92,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,948 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 11,182 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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RN05 APV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 RN05 APV, 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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RN05 APV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is RN05 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 APV shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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