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RE05 OLJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

189,767 mi
Last recorded189,767 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 OLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 189,767 miles

Nearside 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))

exhaust tatty with corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 181,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 178,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 174,173 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 169,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 169,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 166,724 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 164,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes - at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre - edges worn

Fail 9 Dec 2019 164,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes - at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre - edges worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 161,082 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2018 161,080 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2017 155,739 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 153,141 miles

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

exhaust system centre and rear box corroded/deteriorated no blows

Pass 1 Dec 2015 148,021 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 137,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 120,442 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 120,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 106,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,451 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,445 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,650 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,593 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 OLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

RE05 OLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is RE05 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 OLJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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