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RO05 BEE

2005 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,877 mi
Last recorded52,877 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome37,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 BEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 52,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

signs of corrosion at the front

Pass 29 Feb 2024 46,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 43,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 42,512 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,121 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Mar 2021 41,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Feb 2020 40,341 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,018 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front upper position lamp not working

rear and central exhaust sections corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 38,018 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front upper position lamp not working

rear and central exhaust sections corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,112 miles

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 36,112 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber bobbin mount (7.1.1)

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 29,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ALL TYRES PERISHED OFFSIDE REAR MISHAPED, NEARSIDE REAR WORN ON OUTER

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 26,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,726 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,421 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,673 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 16,893 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 14,444 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 11,132 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
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RO05 BEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 37,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO05 BEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RO05 BEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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