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T5 RNF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

191,234 mi
Last recorded191,234 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 RNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 191,234 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 191,202 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk missing (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 7 Jan 2025 186,347 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 182,772 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt returning slowly

advise exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 18 Jan 2023 178,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

advise exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2023 178,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

advise exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2022 174,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Foglamp damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2022 174,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Foglamp damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2021 172,966 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2020 172,492 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2019 171,002 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2018 169,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 165,897 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 161,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to fully check N/S centre seatbelt. Child seat fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 157,042 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 152,157 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 152,156 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 143,633 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 143,632 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 134,284 miles

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

front and back brake pad ware indicater wires broken. light on dash.adv repair

Fail 17 Jan 2012 134,283 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and back brake pad ware indicater wires broken. light on dash.adv repair

Pass 10 Jan 2011 126,330 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 126,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 119,919 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f searbelt returnes with help

Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,583 miles

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

brake system warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,503 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 78,503 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 61,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,169 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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T5 RNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 T5 RNF, 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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T5 RNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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