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RV55 ZFK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,080 mi
Last recorded128,080 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 ZFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 128,080 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 124,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 119,577 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 119,575 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,478 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 110,961 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 107,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 104,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

middle and rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,525 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 95,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,976 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside obscuring some items.

Rear silencer corroded but sound.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,380 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 78,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,716 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,903 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,194 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,712 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

O/S door mirror casing slightly damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,495 miles

Spare tyre missing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Spare tyre missing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,920 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 ZFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ZFK, 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 ZFK registered?

RV55 ZFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is RV55 ZFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 ZFK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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