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RY05 XSU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

278,620 mi
Last recorded278,620 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 278,620 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 264,569 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( 215 / 65 - 16C ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 244,970 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and Centre Rear Rear , Off Side Rear Rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ( STREAKING ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65 R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 244,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and Centre Rear Rear , Off Side Rear Rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ( STREAKING ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65 R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 223,871 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 223,857 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 203,865 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) marginal

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 203,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) marginal

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 178,556 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 170,530 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 166,563 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 161,416 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 161,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 155,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2014 136,023 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 136,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 127,961 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 127,961 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 112,260 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 112,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 99,075 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,505 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,444 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 XSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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