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CK05 UES

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

184,269 mi
Last recorded184,269 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 UES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 184,269 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 184,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 181,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 176,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 171,245 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 171,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 165,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 159,129 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 154,438 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 144,306 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 144,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at1.54 then after run passed at 0.59 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 138,526 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 132,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 117,466 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 108,593 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,875 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,982 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,426 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,419 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,925 miles

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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CK05 UES is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 CK05 UES, 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 CK05 UES registered?

CK05 UES is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is CK05 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 UES shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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