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RN54 RXR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

113,129 mi
Last recorded113,129 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 RXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 113,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

middle and rear exhaust silencers

Pass 12 Sep 2024 108,421 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear pipes corroding at rear --not able to inspect all of the pipes due to undershields (1.1.11 (c))

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2023 103,572 miles

Central and rear exhaust silencers corroding

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 corroding at junction with rear hoses -- both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers judder across screen

Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut in boot --allowing grease to escape (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear --(near union to brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear --(near union to hose)--early attention is advised (1.1.11 (c))

center exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 89,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively SLIGHTLY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNTING BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN RADIALLY (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN RADIALLY (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN IN VERY POOR CONDITION.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 82,076 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre & rear exhaust boxes in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,535 miles

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

both exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,800 miles

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

both rear tail boxs in poor condtion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,499 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,519 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,046 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,967 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,848 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 12,939 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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RN54 RXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RN54 RXR, 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 RN54 RXR registered?

RN54 RXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is RN54 RXR safe to buy?

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