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F18 YDJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

215,003 mi
Last recorded215,003 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 YDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 215,003 miles

Various suspension components corroeded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 214,842 miles

Exhaust system, brakes and suspension components have age related corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 214,422 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 213,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 213,349 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn linkage has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 212,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 210,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 209,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 206,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 202,164 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 202,127 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 202,123 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.07% (7.4.B.3b)

Rear and centre silencers corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 194,594 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Front headlamp lens deteriorating.

Front strut turrets rusting.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 194,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear support bush mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust system corroding.

Front headlamp lens deteriorating.

Front strut turrets rusting.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 187,433 miles

Centre and rear silencers corroding.

Engine mounting wearing.

Front brake flexi hoses perishing, recommend replacement soon.

Nearside mirror cracked.

Nearside rear tyre near limit.

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 187,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear pipe to outer flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear metal pipe to outer flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Centre and rear silencers corroding.

Engine mounting wearing.

Front brake flexi hoses perishing, recommend replacement soon.

Nearside mirror cracked.

Nearside rear brake pads low.

Nearside rear tyre near limit.

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 177,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm bushes getting soft

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

rear engine steady rubber mount slightly soft

Fail 22 Sep 2014 177,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm bushes getting soft

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

rear engine steady rubber mount slightly soft

Pass 25 Sep 2013 162,389 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded near rear flexi unions

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Nearside rear tyre is a winter tyre - the rest are not

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 162,301 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded near rear flexi unions

Brake pad warning light is on

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Nearside rear tyre is a winter tyre - the rest are not

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 146,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 133,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre valves starting to perish

nearside door mirror cover broken

nearside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake slightly slow on application

Fail 23 Sep 2011 133,896 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre valves starting to perish

nearside door mirror cover broken

nearside rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake slightly slow on application

Pass 21 Sep 2010 121,372 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 121,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 108,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 96,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

power steering reservoir overfilled

Fail 9 Jun 2008 96,590 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

power steering reservoir overfilled

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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F18 YDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F18 YDJ, 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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F18 YDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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