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RY05 XNO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,772 mi
Last recorded119,772 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 119,772 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 119,771 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 115,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 110,150 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 110,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides before flexi pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,662 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 95,108 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,610 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,898 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,388 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,903 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,393 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 63,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,512 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 3,387 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,821 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 27,044 miles

front near side tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,799 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 14,570 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 XNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XNO, 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 XNO registered?

RY05 XNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is RY05 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 XNO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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