2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RF55 XXC
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 297,219 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 297,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF55 XXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 297,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF55 XXC 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 XXC) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RF55 XXC Mileage History
- 23/05/2022268,673 mi
- 23/05/2023279,665 mi+10,992 mi
- 27/06/2024286,042 mi+6,377 mi
- 05/09/2025297,211 mi+11,169 mi
- 16/09/2025297,219 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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