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RN05 LWX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,811 mi
Last recorded103,811 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tested wet tow bar fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2011 71,305 miles

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

wear front disc

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,305 miles

wear front disc

Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,421 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,714 miles

corrosion to rear brake disc o/s

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,373 miles

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

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 LWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

RN05 LWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is RN05 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 LWX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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