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RE05 BBO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,003 mi
Last recorded191,003 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 191,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 187,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 184,077 miles

Both front springs not located in seats when vehicle jacked up

Fail 18 Apr 2024 184,076 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Both front springs not located in seats when vehicle jacked up

Pass 6 Apr 2023 176,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 166,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by ARB mount (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 162,382 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 158,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 154,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust surface corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 147,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 143,879 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 143,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm inner rear bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm inner rear bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 136,743 miles

Exhaust corroded (outer skin)

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Front n/s tyre waering on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2014 124,103 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 124,103 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 111,228 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r wheel trims missing

Fail 30 May 2013 111,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

difficult to inspect rear brake pads

engine oil and P.A.S oil level low

o/s/f and n/s/r wheel trims missing

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 1 Jun 2012 98,630 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 98,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 86,936 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

Fail 18 May 2011 86,936 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

Pass 24 May 2010 76,504 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat (belt not fully tested)

Pass 29 May 2009 63,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,961 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 BBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBO, 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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RE05 BBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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