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VU05 RFO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,014 mi
Last recorded139,014 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 RFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 139,014 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 138,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to exposing the ply/cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 130,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,871 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and off side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 127,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and off side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 127,824 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder attatched to interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 125,106 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 121,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 118,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 118,019 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front and offside rear tyres side wall badly perish

nearside outer sill corroded hole

Fail 5 Aug 2019 118,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front and offside rear tyres side wall badly perish

nearside outer sill corroded hole

Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,927 miles

all four tyres starting to perish and getting low and edges

nearside outer sill corroded hole

Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,343 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 116,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 114,636 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 114,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,278 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parts of exhaust in slightly poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2015 110,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parts of exhaust in slightly poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2014 100,234 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 17,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,018 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 84,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,272 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,748 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,504 miles

centre rear seat slightly insecure

o/s/r seat belt of poor design

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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VU05 RFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc 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 VU05 RFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 RFO registered?

VU05 RFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is VU05 RFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 RFO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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