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DS05 BEE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

236,306 mi
Last recorded236,306 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 236,306 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 236,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 231,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack inner arm has play

Fail 3 Jun 2025 231,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack inner arm has play

Pass 18 Sep 2024 229,032 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 223,202 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 217,343 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 216,170 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 216,152 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Dec 2020 210,414 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 210,414 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 194,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in inner steering rack joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 184,341 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 184,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 178,830 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 178,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 164,981 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 164,728 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 149,246 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 135,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 128,150 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 128,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 111,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 91,282 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,555 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,707 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 64,676 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,327 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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DS05 BEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS05 BEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS05 BEE registered?

DS05 BEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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