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EK55 UAC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,327 mi
Last recorded137,327 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 UAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 137,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 136,755 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 136,752 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 136,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 136,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 136,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 133,921 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 133,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 132,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear back box rusty and flaking

Fail 19 Jan 2021 132,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear back box rusty and flaking

Pass 6 Jan 2020 132,377 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 129,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 126,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.8mm- tyre feathered (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre and rear silencer outer skins deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2018 126,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.8mm- tyre feathered (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre and rear silencer outer skins deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2017 123,421 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre feathering on shoulders

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust centre and rear silencer outer skins deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2017 123,421 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre feathering on shoulders

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust centre and rear silencer outer skins deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,667 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 119,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,223 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 115,223 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 108,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hubcaps fitted

pad worning wire is broken

Fail 21 Dec 2013 108,043 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hubcaps fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2012 93,570 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake flued low

cover under vehicle

hubcaps fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2012 93,567 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake flued low

cover under vehicle

hubcaps fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover under vehicle

hubcapss fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2010 72,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,385 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 46,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,133 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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EK55 UAC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK55 UAC, 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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EK55 UAC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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