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RN05 LFE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

263,894 mi
Last recorded263,894 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 263,894 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mid section exhaust silencer box rusty and corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2024 263,894 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose centre bearing bracket securing bolts missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mid section exhaust silencer box rusty and corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 253,926 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 253,904 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front position lamps incompatible.

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 244,344 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 244,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 234,827 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 234,827 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 225,160 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 211,699 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 200,524 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

manufacturer's emission plate obscured.

Fail 2 Aug 2018 200,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 189,553 miles

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

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

off side front side light dim.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 171,285 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 157,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 144,191 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 144,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 129,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 115,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 100,857 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 100,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,404 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,627 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,674 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

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 LFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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