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R6 UKK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

214,599 mi
Last recorded214,599 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 UKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 214,599 miles

Front BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT CHAFED

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 212,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 210,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 203,170 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 191,468 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 179,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 169,426 miles

Front TYRES WORN EDGES

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 159,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 153,397 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r shock has a slight misting of oil

various steering and suspension dust covers deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 147,471 miles

n/s/r shock slight misting of oil

slight oil leak

various suspension dust covers cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2015 141,642 miles

n/s/f lower suspension dust cover deteriated

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriated

n/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

Fail 19 Aug 2015 141,642 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f lower suspension dust cover deteriated

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriated

n/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

Pass 14 Aug 2014 133,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 125,084 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

o/s/f inner cv boot weeping

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Aug 2013 125,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/r shock has slight misting of oil

o/s/f inner cv boot weeping

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 117,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2012 117,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2011 105,943 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 105,943 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 95,624 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,925 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 83,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,970 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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R6 UKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R6 UKK, 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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R6 UKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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