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MK55 UEF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

186,420 mi
Last recorded186,420 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 UEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 186,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside - Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 182,403 miles

Central Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 178,878 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 175,229 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 168,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 160,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 150,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 141,799 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 136,078 miles

all brake pipes greased

both front ball joints starting to split

exhaust system corroded

slight misting of oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 9 Jun 2015 127,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 119,422 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 119,384 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 109,333 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease.

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 109,313 miles

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

Brake pipes covered in grease.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,892 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,446 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 UEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MK55 UEF, 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 MK55 UEF registered?

MK55 UEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is MK55 UEF safe to buy?

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