2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RE05 ULS
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 185,045 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE05 ULS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 185,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RE05 ULS Mileage History
- 06/10/2021172,539 mi
- 18/03/2023178,765 mi+6,226 mi
- 04/09/2024183,967 mi+5,202 mi
- 18/09/2024183,969 mi+2 mi
- 22/01/2026185,045 mi+1,076 mi
Average of roughly 2,911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE05 ULS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (RE05 ULS) between October 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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