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RWG 126R

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,964 mi
Last recorded34,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWG 126R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 34,964 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal all underbody (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 34,964 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both batterys (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal all underbody (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,700 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 34,697 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,872 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bot rear shockers weak

under sealed

Fail 9 Jul 2018 33,871 miles

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering arm to steering box rubbing on chassis (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure at bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bot rear shockers weak

under sealed

Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,085 miles

Slight play in steering box

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Engine misfire

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 33,085 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Engine misfire

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,529 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,592 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,036 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,915 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,622 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,837 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 20,444 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 20,444 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 20 May 2009 18,192 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 16,357 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 16,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 11,032 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 11,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 5,069 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 5,069 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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RWG 126R is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RWG 126R, 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 RWG 126R registered?

RWG 126R is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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