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EY05 UNW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

306,554 mi
Last recorded306,554 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 306,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 292,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 269,606 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 260,089 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 249,521 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 249,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 241,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 231,505 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 215,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 198,241 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 198,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 172,876 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 119,098 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 77,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,648 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 59,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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EY05 UNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY05 UNW, 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 EY05 UNW registered?

EY05 UNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EY05 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 UNW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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