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RN05 YGR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,183 mi
Last recorded117,183 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 117,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,933 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,409 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 115,381 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 115,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 109,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 105,486 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,433 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres & o/s rear tyre showing signs of age.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,466 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 97,466 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,082 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,044 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 88,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,273 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,259 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 78,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,772 miles

Tyres load inadequate of max axle weight

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,695 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 YGR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YGR, 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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What year was RN05 YGR registered?

RN05 YGR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is RN05 YGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 YGR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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