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RE05 BCF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

151,546 mi
Last recorded151,546 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 151,546 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 146,820 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 145,623 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,836 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,309 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 129,102 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 129,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,427 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 122,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 114,682 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 101,073 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 100,070 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,050 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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,114 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,243 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,967 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,813 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 34,813 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 29,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,426 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 11,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 5,168 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 BCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 BCF, 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 RE05 BCF registered?

RE05 BCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is RE05 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 BCF shows 31 tests with a 90.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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