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RE05 AZZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

203,438 mi
Last recorded203,438 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 AZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 203,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2026 203,434 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 192,628 miles

Central Front small stone chip on windscreen central

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both exhaust silencer casings deteriorating

handbrake high recommend adjustment

Fail 5 Nov 2024 192,621 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre rear, not working as well (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 189,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 184,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 Rear row

Handbrake lever little reserve travel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 177,812 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre seat rail

Pass 28 Oct 2020 167,404 miles

Both front suspension strut bearings slightly worn

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 166,289 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 166,055 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 165,450 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 164,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 162,394 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)

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2014 160,738 miles

Both front fog lamps damaged

Windscreen damaged outside of the swept area

Fail 25 Sep 2014 160,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front fog lamps damaged

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

Windscreen damaged outside of the swept area

Pass 18 Sep 2013 158,854 miles

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

nearside and offside front fog lamps damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2013 158,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front fog lamps damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2012 156,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

oil light on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 156,009 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

oil light on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 146,853 miles

Rear washer not working

Pass 29 Sep 2010 133,327 miles

evidence of front flexi hoses fouling tyres

nearside rear shock damp

offside front fog lamp not working both fog lamp lenses damaged

offside rear light unit condensated

screen chipped

unable to check under bonnet fully due to large engine cover

Fail 22 Sep 2010 132,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

evidence of front flexi hoses fouling tyres

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside front fog lamp not working both fog lamp lenses damaged

offside rear light unit condensated

unable to check under bonnet fully due to large engine cover

Pass 3 Sep 2009 115,274 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 115,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 94,287 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)

no rear wiper blade fitted

unable to check under bonnet, area fully enclosed/covered

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 AZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AZZ, 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 AZZ registered?

RE05 AZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is RE05 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 AZZ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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