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RE05 ULM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,616 mi
Last recorded204,616 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 204,616 miles

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

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

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

Front pads getting low, approx 3.5mm

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped inner edge and has screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear inner pads getting low, approx 4mm

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 195,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 186,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 186,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Bulb not fully secure in holder (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 177,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Signs that rear anti roll bar is hitting offside rear and nearside rear suspension arms, very slight gap at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2023 177,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Signs that rear anti roll bar is hitting offside rear and nearside rear suspension arms, very slight gap at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2022 171,040 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Signs that rear anti roll bar is hitting offside rear suspension arm, very slight gap at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2022 171,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres bald inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Signs that rear anti roll bar is hitting offside rear suspension arm, very slight gap at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2021 164,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 158,809 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 157,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 148,787 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 137,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 121,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,945 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,457 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,288 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,291 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,953 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,593 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,026 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 ULM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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