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RE05 TYO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

193,343 mi
Last recorded193,343 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 TYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 193,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable is corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 192,436 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Footbrake weak

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 192,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Footbrake weak

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 190,958 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear at fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 190,958 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear at fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 187,429 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (front section)

exhaust center and rear sections outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 184,650 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 182,658 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 182,633 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective INTER COOLER PIPE INSECURE UNDER OVER FLOW BOTTLE (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 178,841 miles

adviserear brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2017 173,079 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at the chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 172,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Battery slightly insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at the chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 161,079 miles

BONNET SAFTEY CATCH SIEZED

Fail 29 Apr 2016 161,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

BONNET SAFTEY CATCH SIEZED

Fail 9 Apr 2015 148,310 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 148,310 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 114,127 miles

centre and rear silencers have corroded badly but not blowing .

Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,907 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,815 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,988 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,510 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 52,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

RE05 TYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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