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RY05 XSK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

259,138 mi
Last recorded259,138 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 259,138 miles

suspension rusty

wipers poor

Pass 2 Sep 2024 242,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 235,504 miles

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

both lower ball joint dust covers poor

o/s/f tyre getting low

suspension corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 228,410 miles

both front tyres on limit worn inner edge

front ball joints dust covers poor

rear number plate poor

suspension corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 218,914 miles

exhaust rusty

parking brake cables rusty

suspension very rusty

Pass 1 May 2020 210,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 205,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 205,838 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 187,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 187,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 175,976 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

play in n/s and o/s inner track rods

Fail 4 Aug 2016 175,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

play in n/s and o/s inner track rods

Pass 7 Sep 2015 150,394 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 150,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 129,448 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 112,726 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 112,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pad worning lamp on

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads worn slightly

rear brake pads worn slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2012 103,302 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads worn slightly

rear brake pads worn slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2011 90,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

rear registration plate loose

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

van body lined preventing a full inspection of the rear floor area

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,484 miles

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

rear registration plate loose

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

van body lined preventing a full inspection of the rear floor area

Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,327 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 78,314 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,758 miles

both front discs lipped

rear number plate loose

Fail 7 Jul 2009 62,713 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front discs lipped

both rear discs lipped

rear number plate loose

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,919 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 XSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XSK, 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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RY05 XSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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