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RE05 DSU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

154,894 mi
Last recorded154,894 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 154,894 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside door sill slightly corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2026 154,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside door sill slightly corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 151,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear brake discs and back plates corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 147,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2023 143,337 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower outer door sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear seats/seat belts unchecked

under shields fitted restricting view

Pass 15 Jun 2022 140,548 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion offside door sill

Pass 22 Jun 2021 136,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

under shields/trim fitted restricting view

Fail 22 Jun 2021 136,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

under shields/trim fitted restricting view

Pass 19 Jun 2020 133,921 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2020 133,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded intermediate pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded intermediate (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 130,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 119,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 109,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 105,356 miles

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

front lower wishbone rear bushes slight perrished

Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,356 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front lower wishbone rear bushes slight perrished

Pass 24 May 2012 94,768 miles

exhaust box cover rusty

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 May 2011 83,550 miles

front brake discs slight worn

rear brake discs worn/pads worn

Pass 6 May 2010 70,798 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 70,728 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small cuts in nsf and osr tyres

Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small cuts in nsf and osr tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,284 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 DSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

RE05 DSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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