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WV05 UCB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

333,614 mi
Last recorded333,614 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2017 333,614 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 304,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 263,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 238,568 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 223,370 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 321,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 284,703 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 261,892 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 235,185 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 205,560 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 178,300 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 121,843 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 69,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

WV05 UCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WV05 UCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 UCB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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