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RE05 UMM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

243,628 mi
Last recorded243,628 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 UMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 243,628 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 220,281 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 207,254 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 207,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 200,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 200,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 195,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 195,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 189,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front caliper dampening spring missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 181,039 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 181,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 175,779 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 175,690 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 171,018 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 170,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 164,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 154,789 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 154,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2014 139,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 134,435 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 134,429 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 115,273 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 115,255 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,523 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 96,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 78,148 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 56,813 miles

n/s/r tyre slighlty out of shape

rear discs pitted

Fail 26 May 2009 56,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre slighlty out of shape

rear discs pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,717 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 UMM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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