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UCA 183D

2005 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,700 mi
Last recorded35,700 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Van55,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCA 183D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 35,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 35,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 35,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 35,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 34,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 34,465 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 34,200 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,435 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 32,495 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,113 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,370 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,760 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 29,611 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,735 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,131 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,241 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 23,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,454 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 19,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,757 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,265 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 15,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,507 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 12,507 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 468 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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UCA 183D is a 2005 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,290 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UCA 183D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UCA 183D registered?

UCA 183D is a 2005 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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