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V11 RFH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,010 mi
Last recorded164,010 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 RFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 164,010 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 160,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 157,763 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 152,743 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 149,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 146,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 142,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 135,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 132,734 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 131,171 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,759 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s rear shock cover corroded and insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,245 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 110,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust centre&rear outer skin corroded

n/s/r shock dust cover deteriourated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 109,624 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

n/s rear shock outer casing broken

Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,624 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

n/s rear shock outer casing broken

Pass 2 Sep 2011 105,565 miles

N/S/f driveshaft inner gaiter split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 105,564 miles

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

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

N/S/f driveshaft inner gaiter split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 101,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 101,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant low

Pass 4 Mar 2009 93,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 86,515 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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V11 RFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V11 RFH, 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 V11 RFH registered?

V11 RFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is V11 RFH safe to buy?

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