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833 UXM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,711 mi
Last recorded31,711 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration833 UXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,711 miles

steering damper bush slight play

Fail 24 May 2018 31,698 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 29 May 2008 31,298 miles

Battery insecure

slight binding on rear brakes

slight corrosion on n/s lower outer sill not structure area

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,459 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in steering shock absorber bushes and pines at drop arm end

Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,116 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 31,116 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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833 UXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 833 UXM, 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 833 UXM registered?

833 UXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is 833 UXM safe to buy?

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