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RE05 DUH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,302 mi
Last recorded82,302 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 82,302 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 82,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 81,343 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside , inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 79,662 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 79,659 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 77,700 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

one bulb not working in center stop light

Fail 9 Jun 2023 77,700 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

one bulb not working in center stop light

Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 70,957 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 70,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,269 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,871 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 63,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,092 miles

O/s rear shock absorber damp

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,195 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,102 miles

Nearside 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 26 Mar 2012 39,726 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 34,549 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,119 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,488 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,591 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 DUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 DUH, 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 DUH registered?

RE05 DUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is RE05 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 DUH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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