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RV55 CRJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,231 mi
Last recorded76,231 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 CRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 76,231 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,221 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 72,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,624 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,089 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 47,131 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

knocking from within steering rack ns - no play evident

Pass 16 Aug 2013

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,043 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,796 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 28 Aug 2008 18,378 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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RV55 CRJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RV55 CRJ, 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 RV55 CRJ registered?

RV55 CRJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is RV55 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 CRJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV55 CRJ have outstanding finance?

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