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V200 UFO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

180,283 mi
Last recorded180,283 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV200 UFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 180,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 178,435 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 174,473 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 172,031 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 164,667 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 156,622 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 13 Jan 2020 149,979 miles

Screen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 29 Jan 2019 140,538 miles

Screen cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2018 129,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,906 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 104,013 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 85,677 miles

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

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

nearside rear spring end coil missing but not dislocating

Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,541 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 77,541 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jan 2011 69,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,237 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 50,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,254 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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V200 UFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V200 UFO, 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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What year was V200 UFO registered?

V200 UFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is V200 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V200 UFO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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