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RE05 UMU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

289,914 mi
Last recorded289,914 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 289,914 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides clouded, beginning to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner pin/bush (rearmost of front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 287,639 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 287,639 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 281,092 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 281,088 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 273,029 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 273,024 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 265,618 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 262,622 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 262,420 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 261,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 258,838 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tyres

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 256,095 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2017 256,095 miles

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

Advise exhaust center cover broken

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 252,321 miles

Advise slight movement at both front inner anti roll bar bushes

Advise slight movement at n/s steering rack end

Pass 22 Feb 2015 247,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 247,918 miles

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

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

Advise both rear tyres perishing

Advise oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 243,276 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 238,087 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 233,785 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 233,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 219,986 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 219,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

chips to windscreen.

front number plate slightly damaged.

heavy scratch mark to windscreen.

undershields fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 208,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear no plate in poor condition - recommend replacement

Pass 16 Mar 2010 188,098 miles

rear no plate in poor coondition - just acceptable

Fail 15 Mar 2010 188,075 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear no plate in poor coondition - just acceptable

Fail 15 Mar 2009 164,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2009 164,823 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 146,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 124,679 miles

offside centre door damaged

offside windscreen chipped - within limits

slight grease leaks from both outer cv gaiters

Fail 24 Sep 2007 106,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,524 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 106,189 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 84,016 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 78,723 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2007 78,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,280 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 UMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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