2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RY05 LNR
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 279,963 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY05 LNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 279,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY05 LNR 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 (RY05 LNR) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 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: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RY05 LNR Mileage History
- 30/11/2023235,070 mi
- 14/05/2025257,440 mi+22,370 mi
- 21/05/2025257,759 mi+319 mi
- 21/05/2026274,553 mi+16,794 mi
- 04/06/2026279,963 mi+5,410 mi
Average of roughly 17,884 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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