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RE05 XBU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,469 mi
Last recorded72,469 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 XBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2009 72,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,717 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 XBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE05 XBU registered?

RE05 XBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RE05 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 XBU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE05 XBU have outstanding finance?

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