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UEY 521T

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,529 mi
Last recorded46,529 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 521T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,529 miles

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

o/s rear inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s rear inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,510 miles

Offside rear drive shaft inner cv boot split

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 3,507 miles

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

n/s front chassis corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2010 3,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

hand brake cable fouling brake servo

n/s front chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 2,391 miles

nsr driveshaft boot split

Pass 1 Aug 2008 1,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 99,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf tyre starting to split

Pass 27 Jul 2006 97,530 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 97,530 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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UEY 521T is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEY 521T, 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 UEY 521T registered?

UEY 521T is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is UEY 521T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 521T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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