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DE05 ULN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,236 mi
Last recorded120,236 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ULN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 120,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 120,158 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 120,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 119,738 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 119,225 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 118,751 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 112,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,886 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 104,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,551 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,680 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 80,755 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 72,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 54,898 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked but not showing white light

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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DE05 ULN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DE05 ULN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 ULN registered?

DE05 ULN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is DE05 ULN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 ULN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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