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RE05 DTZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,329 mi
Last recorded97,329 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 DTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 97,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,050 miles

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

exhaust skins corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2022 94,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 92,137 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears soft (5.3.2 (d))

parking lever slightly high on travel

Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,952 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 88,625 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 1 Jul 2019 88,622 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 16 Jun 2018 87,531 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 87,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 81,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,482 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 68,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,956 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,513 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 DTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DTZ, 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 DTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is RE05 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 DTZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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