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WV05 UBY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,247 mi
Last recorded171,247 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 UBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 171,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 171,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 164,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 158,311 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 158,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 154,319 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexy hoses starting to show signs of perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 2mm tread. 235/50 ZR18 101W Jinyu (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded going to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked from side to side at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skins corroding away

tow ball not fitted to tow bar at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2019 154,319 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexy hoses starting to show signs of perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 2mm tread. 235/50 ZR18 101W Jinyu (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb has gone white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded going to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside lamp connections excessively corroded (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked from side to side at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skins corroding away

tow ball not fitted to tow bar at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2017 147,696 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2016 136,299 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Apr 2015 121,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 114,106 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,907 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 93,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 93,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 86,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 70,209 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,944 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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WV05 UBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV05 UBY, 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 WV05 UBY registered?

WV05 UBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is WV05 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 UBY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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