2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RV05 FOU
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 220,640 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RV05 FOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 220,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV05 FOU 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 (RV05 FOU) between September 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RV05 FOU Mileage History
- 13/09/2024202,825 mi
- 17/09/2025212,228 mi+9,403 mi
- 23/09/2025212,230 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/2026220,638 mi+8,408 mi
- 27/07/2026220,640 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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