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RE55 EVO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,600 mi
Last recorded198,600 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE55 EVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 198,600 miles

Centre & rear exhaust box outer skin corroding & peeling

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 198,299 miles

All four brake disc's corroding

Centre & rear exhaust box outer skin corroding & peeling

Front & rear suspension components corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 198,112 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroding

Centre & rear exhaust box outer skins corroding & peeling

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 197,630 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Centre & rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 197,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Centre & rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 197,370 miles

Centre & rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & peeling

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 197,313 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Centre & rear exhaust box outer skin corroded & peeling

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 196,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 196,306 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 196,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 196,193 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

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

centre & rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

n/s mirror loose

Pass 29 Mar 2018 196,142 miles

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)

centre & tail exhaust boxes outer skin corroded

n/s mirror loose

Pass 27 Apr 2017 195,368 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 195,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 192,488 miles

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

suspect under bonnet air leak and fume smell

Fail 16 Feb 2016 192,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

suspect under bonnet air leak and fume smell

Pass 30 Dec 2014 189,915 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 189,889 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 183,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

center and rear exh outter skin corroded

n/s/f tyre has a very deep cut only just missing cords

Fail 26 Sep 2013 183,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

center and rear exh outter skin corroded

n/s/f tyre has a very deep cut only just missing cords

Pass 1 Oct 2012 178,137 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 178,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 1 Oct 2011 174,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 162,361 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 162,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 126,716 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 126,716 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,278 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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RE55 EVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE55 EVO, 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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What year was RE55 EVO registered?

RE55 EVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RE55 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE55 EVO shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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