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RV05 SXZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

267,927 mi
Last recorded267,927 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 267,927 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 267,419 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 267,419 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 251,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 251,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing seat missing with buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 233,357 miles

Front both tyres slight wear

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 210,750 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 210,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 191,575 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/r tyre has a flat spot advise replacement soon.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 191,575 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/r tyre has a flat spot advise replacement soon.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 170,307 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Fail 30 May 2014 169,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Pass 7 Jun 2013 150,709 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 150,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 132,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 132,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 115,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Different size tyres on rear axle compaired to front axle

Fail 24 Jun 2011 115,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Different size tyres on rear axle compaired to front axle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 97,571 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 97,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,524 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 63,984 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,984 miles

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

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 SXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

RV05 SXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is RV05 SXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 SXZ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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