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YE05 UGW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

120,290 mi
Last recorded120,290 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 UGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 120,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 117,156 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 115,444 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 111,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 108,792 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 104,011 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 101,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 99,043 miles

Front wipers worn

Fail 29 May 2019 99,038 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front wipers worn

Pass 29 May 2018 95,990 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 88,381 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 81,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 74,576 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 68,432 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 68,432 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 62,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 55,060 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 48,940 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 42,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 34,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 27,397 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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YE05 UGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YE05 UGW, 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 YE05 UGW registered?

YE05 UGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is YE05 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 UGW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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