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RV05 XPJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,376 mi
Last recorded182,376 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 182,376 miles

Nearside wiper blade smearing

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

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2019 182,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade smearing

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

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2018 173,772 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 173,772 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 167,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 161,566 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 157,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust showing corrosion

power steering fluid on minimum

undershield fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 157,435 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust showing corrosion

power steering fluid on minimum

undershield fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 151,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 138,338 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 123,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 123,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 109,149 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,319 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 XPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XPJ, 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 RV05 XPJ registered?

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

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