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E5 SRC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,370 mi
Last recorded48,370 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 48,370 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 47,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 47,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 46,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,624 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 43,932 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 42,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 40,822 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 40,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 39,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 38,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 36,318 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 32,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 25,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 22,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 14,699 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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E5 SRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E5 SRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E5 SRC?

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What year was E5 SRC registered?

E5 SRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is E5 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 SRC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E5 SRC have outstanding finance?

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