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EN05 BTX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,404 mi
Last recorded78,404 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 BTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 78,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 77,393 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 75,372 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 73,640 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,565 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,003 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,683 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,159 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 19,595 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 17,463 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 16,987 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 14,939 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 11,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 8,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 5,907 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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EN05 BTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 EN05 BTX, 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 EN05 BTX?

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What year was EN05 BTX registered?

EN05 BTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is EN05 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 BTX shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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