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RY54 XXC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

314,232 mi
Last recorded314,232 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 XXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 314,232 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 312,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2019 312,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 308,417 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 308,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 303,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 292,664 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 286,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 280,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 280,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 276,634 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 276,634 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 262,311 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 262,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 221,534 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 221,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 179,713 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 179,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 144,259 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 109,872 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 109,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,461 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 74,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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RY54 XXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RY54 XXC, 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 RY54 XXC registered?

RY54 XXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is RY54 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY54 XXC shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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