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EY05 UOE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

279,574 mi
Last recorded279,574 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 279,574 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 279,497 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 275,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 268,640 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 268,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 257,698 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 245,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 231,097 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 231,097 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 220,093 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 220,093 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear reflector missing x 2 (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Done (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 209,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 209,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 200,950 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 193,999 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 176,582 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 157,499 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 134,842 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 114,798 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 97,273 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 80,178 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,691 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 60,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 UOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

EY05 UOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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