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160 UPU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,295 mi
Last recorded126,295 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160 UPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 125,670 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 122,006 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 119,858 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 119,858 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 116,583 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 116,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 109,340 miles

Front discs corroded on inner face

Front subframe has surface corrosion

brake pad warning light ON

Fail 13 Dec 2017 109,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front discs corroded on inner face

Front subframe has surface corrosion

brake pad warning light ON

Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,751 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 105,631 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 96,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 238,009 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 238,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 226,637 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 226,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 194,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 194,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 194,550 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 157,000 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 157,000 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 129,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 90,342 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 90,342 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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160 UPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 160 UPU, 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 160 UPU registered?

160 UPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is 160 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160 UPU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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