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RN05 LFH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,632 mi
Last recorded94,632 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 94,632 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,359 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,815 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,433 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 88,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,431 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 80,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,687 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,379 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 68,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,206 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,470 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,530 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 50,530 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats removed

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,952 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 40,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,718 miles

back of van lined

rear seats have been removed

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,796 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 LFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN05 LFH registered?

RN05 LFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is RN05 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 LFH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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