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RE05 UMC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

223,398 mi
Last recorded223,398 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 UMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 223,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 218,213 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 213,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 211,232 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 207,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 201,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 195,607 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 195,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 189,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 181,878 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 173,430 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Small cracks in front brake hoses

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 164,318 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror casing (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% offside and nearside damaged (1.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body protective sheilds fitted obscuring some components on inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2016 163,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view also sharp edges exposed (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% offside and nearside damaged (1.5.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear diuscs worn (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light displayed

under body protective sheilds fitted obscuring some components on inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2015 143,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 143,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 126,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 126,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 116,750 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 107,464 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,196 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 87,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,476 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,550 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2009 77,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,509 miles

advise covers fitted underneath vehicle

advise crack in front number plate

advise offside rear reflector damaged

advise rear brake pads seem low advise wheels off brake check

advise various bodywork damage around vehicle

Fail 5 Jun 2008 62,509 miles

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

advise covers fitted underneath vehicle

advise crack in front number plate

advise offside rear reflector damaged

advise rear brake pads seem low advise wheels off brake check

advise various bodywork damage around vehicle

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 UMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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