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YE55 UCC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,349 mi
Last recorded138,349 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 UCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 138,349 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 135,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 135,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 130,202 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 130,199 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill bottom of b pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 126,487 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,924 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perrished

Offside Front lower arm rear bush perrished

Pass 18 Sep 2020 117,803 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,390 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,005 miles

Nearside Outer Sill repair covered in filler unable assess area properly

Fail 18 Dec 2017 105,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Sill repairs covered in filler so unable to assess properly

Pass 23 Dec 2016 97,444 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

repair has been carried out on nearside rear outer sill and covered in filler

Fail 23 Dec 2016 97,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

repair has been carried out on nearside rear outer sill and covered in filler

Fail 20 Dec 2016 97,244 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside repair been carried out on n/s outer sill and covered in filler

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 97,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2012 73,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,649 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,128 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,647 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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YE55 UCC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE55 UCC, 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 YE55 UCC registered?

YE55 UCC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is YE55 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 UCC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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