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RV05 NYU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,499 mi
Last recorded193,499 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 NYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 193,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 193,143 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 190,274 miles

All four brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 190,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 137,256 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 137,256 miles

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

advise front discs pads wearing low

advise o/s/f tyre n/s/r tyres close to min limit

advise rear discs pads wearing low

advise slight play o/s/f wishbone bush

Fail 24 Feb 2009 86,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear centre locking mechanism tight

Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,243 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear centre locking mechanism tight

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,497 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low on outer edge & deep hole in tread

offside rear tyre odd wear pattern & very poor condition

recommend two new rear tyres

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 NYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

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

Is RV05 NYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 NYU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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