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RV55 MXF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,501 mi
Last recorded188,501 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 MXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 188,501 miles

front number plate damaged

slight play in near side steering drumstick joint

Fail 22 Mar 2022 188,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front number plate damaged

slight play in near side steering drumstick joint

Pass 26 Mar 2021 180,120 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear tyre worn down to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 180,120 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear tyre worn down to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 173,035 miles

play in off side and near side inner steering tie rod ends

play in off side anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2020 173,035 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn near side front D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

play in off side and near side inner steering tie rod ends

play in off side anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2019 163,656 miles

exhaust boxes outer casings rusting

off side rear shock absorber damp

play in off side and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes

rear inner brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 21 Mar 2018 153,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 142,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 142,230 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 129,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 115,394 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 102,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,705 miles

crack in lower part of window screen

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,987 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 54,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,221 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 MXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF registered?

RV55 MXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is RV55 MXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 MXF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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