2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RF55 UMR
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/10/2005. Recorded mileage 137,022 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2460cc
RF55 UMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 137,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RF55 UMR Mileage History
- 12/01/2023124,982 mi
- 15/04/2024125,975 mi+993 mi
- 15/04/2024125,975 mi
- 20/03/2025129,114 mi+3,139 mi
- 23/05/2026137,022 mi+7,908 mi
Average of roughly 3,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF55 UMR MOT History
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 (RF55 UMR) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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