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2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RA55 FRC

RA55 FRC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 176,552 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
2005 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 30/08/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage
176,552 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/08/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1896cc

RA55 FRC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
  • 176,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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RA55 FRC Mileage History

  1. 28/08/2024167,852 mi
  2. 18/08/2025171,746 mi+3,894 mi
  3. 19/08/2025171,747 mi+1 mi
  4. 04/08/2026176,532 mi+4,785 mi
  5. 07/08/2026176,552 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 4,481 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RA55 FRC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 03:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (RA55 FRC) between August 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.

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