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VW04 RTL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

163,826 mi
Last recorded163,826 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW04 RTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 163,826 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 160,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 160,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake cable insecure both parking brake cables (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 155,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner c/v boot slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 153,852 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 153,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged row 2 (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 152,621 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 152,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 149,465 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 145,097 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 136,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

tyre wearing thin on inner edge , offside rear

Pass 16 Oct 2015 128,302 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 128,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative forward door (6.2.C.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 119,403 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 119,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 110,446 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,446 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,765 miles

only 11 seat belts and seats present. none on the near side

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,673 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,407 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,219 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,786 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 1,024 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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VW04 RTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VW04 RTL, 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 VW04 RTL registered?

VW04 RTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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