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RY05 LNH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

212,148 mi
Last recorded212,148 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 LNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 212,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 209,051 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 202,510 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 7 Oct 2020 202,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 193,734 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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 10 Oct 2019 193,734 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 188,468 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 187,425 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 173,044 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 173,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 142,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 139,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 132,200 miles

nearside front shocker damp

oil leaks

rear pads look worn

windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 105,767 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 105,736 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,109 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 158,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 140,966 miles

Oil leak

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 LNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LNH, 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 LNH registered?

RY05 LNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is RY05 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 LNH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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