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RE05 DRX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 94,788 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 94,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 87,149 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 78,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 78,127 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 164,357 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

registraion plate lights slightly dim

Fail 20 Sep 2010 147,591 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 147,591 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 130,937 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 130,937 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 115,467 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 115,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 97,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,054 miles

Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,367 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 DRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE05 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

RE05 DRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is RE05 DRX safe to buy?

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