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RN05 LWA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

80,030 mi
Last recorded80,030 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 80,030 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension arms/components

middle exhaut section deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 78,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,416 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,030 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in various sections (2.1.5 (g) (i))

power steering fluid reservoir overfilled/fluid black contaminated

Fail 17 Aug 2023 74,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in various sections (2.1.5 (g) (i))

power steering fluid reservoir overfilled/fluid black contaminated

Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

power steering fluid reservoir overfilled/fluid black/contaminated

Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

power steering fluid reservoir overfilled / fluid black / contaminated

Fail 28 Jul 2021 69,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.8, actual measured 2.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

power steering fluid reservoir overfilled / fluid black / contaminated

Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 68,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced blown bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,176 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs starting to wear

Fail 25 Jul 2019 65,174 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs starting to wear

Pass 30 Jul 2018 56,954 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 56,954 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,779 miles

rear back box corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 44,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear back box corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,619 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,822 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 34,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,404 miles

Advise nearside rear steel brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

Fail 14 Aug 2013 29,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise nearside rear steel brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

Advise offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Advise slight leak of grease from nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

front wipers smeering screen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brakes look low through wheels

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,031 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,293 miles

rear tyres begining to perish

Fail 11 Aug 2010 22,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres begining to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,306 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 LWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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