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EY05 UOL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

224,736 mi
Last recorded224,736 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 224,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021

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

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 219,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 210,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 202,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 199,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 182,623 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 157,562 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 157,562 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 149,041 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 149,041 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 129,133 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 108,185 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,318 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 78,145 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,406 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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EY05 UOL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UOL, 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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What year was EY05 UOL registered?

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

Is EY05 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 UOL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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