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RY05 AEM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

251,065 mi
Last recorded251,065 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 AEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 251,065 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 251,065 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 246,174 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 246,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 232,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 212,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 195,789 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 179,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 179,305 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 163,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 145,074 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 145,040 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 129,097 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear missing ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 129,097 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear missing ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,933 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outside wall

n/s/r tyre worn from outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

o/s/r tyre has nail

Fail 26 Feb 2016 102,933 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear reflector missing n/s and o/s (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outside wall

n/s/r tyre worn from outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

o/s/r tyre has nail

Pass 28 Feb 2015 97,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,529 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,566 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 13,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 60,204 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 60,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,835 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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RY05 AEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RY05 AEM, 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 RY05 AEM registered?

RY05 AEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is RY05 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 AEM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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