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RE05 AZV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

202,028 mi
Last recorded202,028 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 AZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 202,028 miles

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

exhaust and suspension rusty

fluid on engine tray

front brake brake discs poor condition

o/s/f flexi pipe perishing

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 5 May 2026 202,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust and suspension rusty

fluid on engine tray

front brake brake discs poor condition

n/s head lamp lens fading

o/s/f flexi pipe perishing

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 28 Apr 2025 201,206 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses starting to fade

exhaust and suspension components rusty

fluid on engine tray

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f brake flexi pipe perishing

play n/s/f anti roll bar link joints

power steering noisey

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2025 201,204 miles

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

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f brake flexi pipe perishing

play n/s/f anti roll bar link joints

power steering noisey

rear brake pipes rusty

fluid on engine tray

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses starting to fade

exhaust and suspension components rusty

Pass 16 May 2024 200,235 miles

fluid stains on engine tray

head lamps starting to fade

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

o/s number plate light not working

rear brake pipes starting to rust

side steps brackets starting to rust

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 29 Apr 2024 200,233 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both head lamps starting to fade

fluid leaking from engine shield

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pipes starting to rust

side steps brackets starting to rust

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Apr 2023 199,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 198,532 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 197,076 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 190,656 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 185,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 176,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 176,565 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 173,119 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 167,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 160,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 151,498 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 144,482 miles

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

play in rear engine mounting

Pass 15 Mar 2011 138,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Mar 2010 129,483 miles

slight stone damage to passenger side of screen

Pass 21 Jan 2009 122,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 100,926 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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RE05 AZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE05 AZV, 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 RE05 AZV registered?

RE05 AZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is RE05 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 AZV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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