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RN05 FRC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

329,122 mi
Last recorded329,122 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 FRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 329,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 326,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Engine mounts worn

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber prescribed area/mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber prescribed area/mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside has protection applied - underseal

Fail 9 Aug 2024 326,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Engine mounts worn

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber prescribed area/mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber prescribed area/mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside has protection applied - underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2023 315,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Sill has damage - Unable to fully inspect due to side step

Rear OS/R & NS/R suspension arms has underseal applied

Fail 9 Aug 2023 315,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to ABS MIL (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to abnormal engine noise. Potential risk to engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Sill has damage - Unable to fully inspect due to side step

Rear OS/R & NS/R suspension arms has underseal applied

Pass 8 Jul 2022 305,002 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 305,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 291,941 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 291,927 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device inside not working (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to brake flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 284,430 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring in cab for aftermarket rear interior light control wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 31 Jul 2020 284,430 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring in cab for aftermarket rear interior light control wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Sep 2019 276,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 273,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 264,739 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 255,794 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front steering rack has play in rack end

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 255,547 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front steering rack has play in rack end

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 244,540 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 244,540 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 238,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 237,203 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 229,290 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 205,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 182,089 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 182,089 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 162,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 137,917 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 FRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RN05 FRC, 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 FRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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