2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RA55 OKG
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 257,438 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 257,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA55 OKG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 257,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA55 OKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (RA55 OKG) between August 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)”; “Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
RA55 OKG Mileage History
- 06/08/200886,588 mi
- 12/11/200996,506 mi+9,918 mi
- 12/11/200996,506 mi
- 30/10/2010104,375 mi+7,869 mi
- 12/11/2011109,784 mi+5,409 mi
- 27/11/2012115,228 mi+5,444 mi
- 03/01/2014119,847 mi+4,619 mi
- 05/01/2015121,918 mi+2,071 mi
- 07/01/2015121,918 mi
- 05/01/2016154,299 mi+32,381 mi
- 14/01/2017182,775 mi+28,476 mi
- 14/01/2017182,775 mi
- 16/01/2018210,918 mi+28,143 mi
- 16/01/2018210,918 mi
- 01/02/2019238,627 mi+27,709 mi
- 26/01/2022248,218 mi+9,591 mi
- 16/01/2023251,117 mi+2,899 mi
- 16/01/2023251,117 mi
- 29/01/2024253,398 mi+2,281 mi
- 21/01/2025255,645 mi+2,247 mi
- 14/01/2026257,438 mi+1,793 mi
Average of roughly 9,796 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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