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RY05 DLO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,286 mi
Last recorded186,286 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 DLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 186,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 180,943 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 175,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 170,043 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 169,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Wiper blades smearing

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

Oil residue around engine bay

Rear Back box outer skin corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 163,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 163,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 156,580 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 156,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 148,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 148,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 142,444 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 142,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 136,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust deteriating

Pass 29 Oct 2013 128,632 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 128,632 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 121,254 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 121,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 111,031 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 100,205 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,399 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 DLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DLO, 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 DLO registered?

RY05 DLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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