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UCZ 6828

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,112 mi
Last recorded122,112 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 6828
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 122,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bottom left to brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

offside front outer cv gaiter has a small hole, but still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 5 Jun 2026 122,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bottom left to brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing

offside front outer cv gaiter has a small hole, but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 21 May 2025 121,338 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very small split in CV boot, preventing ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 121,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very small split in CV boot, preventing ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 120,320 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 120,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,361 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 118,832 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 118,437 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,015 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 84,791 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,994 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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UCZ 6828 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCZ 6828, 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 UCZ 6828 registered?

UCZ 6828 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is UCZ 6828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCZ 6828 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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