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EK55 UBE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,971 mi
Last recorded151,971 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 151,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 143,741 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 135,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 120,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,110 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,416 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,340 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,346 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 UBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK55 UBE, 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 EK55 UBE registered?

EK55 UBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is EK55 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 UBE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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