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RN05 ARO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

255,277 mi
Last recorded255,277 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 ARO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 255,277 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 246,959 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 246,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 236,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 225,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 225,038 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 216,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 204,319 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 198,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 186,739 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 186,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 176,762 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 168,026 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 168,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 160,925 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 154,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 149,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 148,814 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 148,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 147,444 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper arm spring weak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 147,300 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 132,788 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 132,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 111,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,892 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 76,877 miles

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

hand brake cables slow to return.

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 ARO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ARO, 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 RN05 ARO registered?

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

Is RN05 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 ARO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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