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PN55 UCB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

172,384 mi
Last recorded172,384 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 UCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 172,384 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 172,207 miles

Testable items are cover by under trays

Fail 19 Apr 2021 172,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Testable items are cover by under trays

Pass 30 Nov 2019 171,307 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 171,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 170,649 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 170,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 169,673 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 169,659 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 159,906 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all 3 rear seat belts frayed

exhaust pipe outer skins corroded away

under cover/trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2016 159,731 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all 3 rear seat belts frayed

exhaust pipe outer skins corroded away

under cover/trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2015 151,959 miles

Centre Exhaust box outer shell corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Rack gaiter has oil leak on to or out of ?

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 151,945 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust box outer shell corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Rack gaiter has oil leak on to or out of ?

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 121,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust box outer shell corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 139,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 126,368 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 126,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 112,885 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 112,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 97,786 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 97,786 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,876 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 74,666 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,774 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 60,774 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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PN55 UCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PN55 UCB, 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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PN55 UCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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