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RA05 UCC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,355 mi
Last recorded133,355 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 133,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes in front of tank in clips slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 132,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 132,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 131,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of fuel tank in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 130,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, in front of tank, cant full inspect due to plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 129,086 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 126,192 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 120,138 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,979 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both exhaust outer skins corroded

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2017 113,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint no gaitor fitted (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both exhaust outer skins corroded

both front tires have uneven wear

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,264 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 101,714 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 101,678 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 91,784 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 91,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 79,787 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 72,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre in poor condition

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 68,375 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 68,375 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 60,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 59,066 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,834 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,076 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 43,280 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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RA05 UCC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RA05 UCC, 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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RA05 UCC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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