2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RJ55 YRF
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 113,189 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ55 YRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 113,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RJ55 YRF Mileage History
- 02/08/2023103,989 mi
- 30/07/2024107,342 mi+3,353 mi
- 30/07/2024107,345 mi+3 mi
- 05/08/2025110,850 mi+3,505 mi
- 29/07/2026113,189 mi+2,339 mi
Average of roughly 3,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ55 YRF 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 (RJ55 YRF) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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