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RV05 FPJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

303,443 mi
Last recorded303,443 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 FPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 303,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 290,543 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 277,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 260,300 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 246,116 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 236,064 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jan 2020 227,961 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 210,647 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 198,359 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 186,649 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 176,119 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 171,238 miles

Advise MIL on.

Advise front brake operation, slight inbalance.

Advise oil leak from induction system area.

Advise recommend removal of rear wheels to fully inspect rear brake pad condition. (Appear worn).

Advise slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 171,238 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise MIL on.

Advise front brake operation, slight inbalance.

Advise oil leak from induction system area.

Advise recommend removal of rear wheels to fully inspect rear brake pad condition. (Appear worn).

Advise slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 150,507 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 150,507 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 132,452 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 132,018 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 111,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 111,976 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 9 Mar 2010 93,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 74,072 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 74,072 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,291 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside tie rod slight play in balljoint

Fail 18 Mar 2008 54,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

nearside tie rod slight play in balljoint

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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RV05 FPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 RV05 FPJ, 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 RV05 FPJ registered?

RV05 FPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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