install basic software package
apt install ntp
apt install ubuntu-mate-core
or
apt install ubuntu-mate-core ubuntu-mate-desktop
install vncserver
apt install vnc4server
start and stop vncserver to create ~/.vnc/xstartup file
vncserver :1
vncserver -kill :1
modify ~/.vnc/xstartup file like
...
x-terminal-emulator -geometry 80x24+10+10 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
#x-window-manager &
mate-session &