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RN05 YGV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,740 mi
Last recorded121,740 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 121,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 120,173 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rears

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 117,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,724 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 106,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,200 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 100,200 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 93,761 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,559 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 17 Dec 2018 86,559 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,958 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 72,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,112 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,293 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,443 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2011 49,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,515 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 33,353 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 33,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

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

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