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MK55 UEA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

211,896 mi
Last recorded211,896 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 211,896 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner door jam corroded but not excessively

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside and Offside covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Nearside and Offside shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 211,895 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner door jam corroded but not excessively

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside and Offside covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Nearside and Offside shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 210,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 205,941 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 205,941 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 204,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective also slight play in engine mount rubbers

Fail 17 Oct 2022 204,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective also slight play in engine mount rubbers

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also low tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 202,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

OSR Tyre has uneven ware

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded outer skin

Fail 23 Oct 2021 202,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

OSR Tyre has uneven ware

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust slightly corroded outer skin

Pass 6 Oct 2020 200,217 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 200,013 miles

Central Exhaust Corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 200,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust Corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 199,079 miles

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

Slight damage to passenger side sill area

Fail 18 Aug 2018 199,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight damage to passenger side sill area

Pass 2 Sep 2017 195,980 miles

Rear Number plate Deteriorated

Power Steering Pipe Corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2017 195,980 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose Nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power Steering Pipe Corroded

Rear Number plate Deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2016 193,206 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 177,488 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 177,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 156,766 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front power steering pipes have corrosion

power steering rack damp

Fail 2 Sep 2014 156,747 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front power steering pipes have corrosion

power steering rack damp

Pass 21 Aug 2013 136,312 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 136,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 118,204 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,607 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 66,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,205 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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MK55 UEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MK55 UEA, 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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MK55 UEA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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