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EN05 BUP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,769 mi
Last recorded83,769 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 BUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 83,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 80,739 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 75,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 71,703 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 69,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,539 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,210 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,397 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,149 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,868 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 38,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,916 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 30,304 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,966 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 22,718 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 17,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,779 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 12,779 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BUP, 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

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What year was EN05 BUP registered?

EN05 BUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is EN05 BUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 BUP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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