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RV55 CRK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

227,596 mi
Last recorded227,596 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 227,596 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 226,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 224,925 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 218,999 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 218,999 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 213,023 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 203,768 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 203,754 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 199,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one on the suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 199,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one on the suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 197,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 196,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 196,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 166,578 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 148,310 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust tail pipe has limited life

Pass 20 Jan 2014 148,310 miles

exhaust tail pipe has limited life

Pass 9 Jan 2013 130,502 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 130,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 107,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,461 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,672 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CRK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RV55 CRK, 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 RV55 CRK registered?

RV55 CRK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is RV55 CRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 CRK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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