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F550 UJN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

287,605 mi
Last recorded287,605 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF550 UJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 287,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 287,605 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 281,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 269,463 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 269,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 268,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 267,109 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 267,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 266,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 265,422 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

headlamps have temp. beam alteration device fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 265,278 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 263,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 262,225 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 262,225 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 261,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 261,264 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 261,264 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 257,349 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 257,349 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 254,193 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 254,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 250,250 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 244,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 237,637 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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F550 UJN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F550 UJN, 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 F550 UJN registered?

F550 UJN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is F550 UJN safe to buy?

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