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RA05 UCN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,882 mi
Last recorded158,882 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 158,882 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 158,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 155,089 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 151,027 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 150,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 148,214 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 146,494 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

handbrake stiff to operate

Pass 15 Jun 2020 145,926 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear splash guard insecure

bonnet safety catch sticky

Fail 15 Jun 2020 145,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear splash guard insecure

bonnet safety catch sticky

Pass 18 Jun 2019 145,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all mostly surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

some underbody component surface rust

Fail 18 Jun 2019 145,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all mostly surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

some underbody component surface rust

Pass 10 May 2018 143,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 137,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 128,414 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 121,765 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,213 miles

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

play in gearbox mount

slight leak from steeing rack

Fail 14 Jun 2013 112,213 miles

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

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

play in gearbox mount

slight leak from steeing rack

Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,470 miles

crack in screen

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,191 miles

power steering weeping

Fail 14 Jun 2011 80,113 miles

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

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

power steering weeping

rear brake discs corroded/scored

Pass 18 May 2010 59,997 miles

wear front disc

Pass 11 May 2009 49,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 45,839 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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RA05 UCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc 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 RA05 UCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 UCN registered?

RA05 UCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is RA05 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 UCN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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