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RY05 AFF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,492 mi
Last recorded67,492 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 AFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 67,492 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 58,345 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,726 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,431 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,615 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 43,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,299 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,980 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,710 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,799 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 38,799 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid headlamp wash no water to jets (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,519 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,638 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,657 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,059 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,278 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,770 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 20,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,408 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 AFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RY05 AFF, 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 RY05 AFF registered?

RY05 AFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is RY05 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 AFF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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