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CE05 VUK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,713 mi
Last recorded201,713 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 201,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 201,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low tread, bald inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Grease present, unable locate source. Suspect pin hole. (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake hoses have a slight twist.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 198,758 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 198,758 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 195,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2014 195,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2013 194,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 190,685 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 179,809 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 171,516 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 163,760 miles

front and rear brake discs scored

Pass 4 Nov 2008 143,392 miles

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

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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CE05 VUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE05 VUK, 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 CE05 VUK registered?

CE05 VUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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