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R13 HKE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

246,421 mi
Last recorded246,421 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 HKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 246,421 miles

Centre exhaust box has corrosion

Front Oil leak, but not excessive At front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weep of grease at small end of CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth some 3mm at inner tread and cracking in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed No rubber on hose at strut support area (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive At drive shaft to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth some 3mm. slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth some 3mm at inner tread and slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses from chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 246,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Some slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust box has corrosion

Front Oil leak, but not excessive At front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seat

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weep of grease at small end of CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth some 3mm at inner tread and cracking in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed No rubber on hose at strut support area (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive At drive shaft to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth some 3mm. slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth some 3mm at inner tread and slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses from chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 243,603 miles

Both exhaust boxes have corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake hose at strut area. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil at drive shaft to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses from chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 243,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Seat frame bolts and floor slider frame bolt (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both exhaust boxes have corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake hose at strut area. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil at drive shaft to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses from chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 242,000 miles

Both exhaust boxes have corrosion

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier And battery under drivers seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses from chassis to radial arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 241,980 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both exhaust boxes have corrosion

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier And battery under drivers seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft to gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses from chassis to radial arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 240,582 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 240,483 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 230,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 230,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 207,946 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 207,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 193,210 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 193,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 183,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 183,187 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 167,508 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

insufficient emissions to obtain print out.0.04

Fail 21 Jul 2016 167,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

insufficient emissions to obtain print out.0.04

Pass 15 Jul 2015 151,996 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 151,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise: brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 137,768 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 137,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise: rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 122,207 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 108,520 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 108,520 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 88,774 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 88,757 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,573 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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R13 HKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R13 HKE, 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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R13 HKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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