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GD05 YBA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

205,088 mi
Last recorded205,088 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 YBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 205,088 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 191,688 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 191,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Oct 2024 191,651 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard diesel particulate filter (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing inaccessible due to seat cover (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts not tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 177,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 177,336 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 168,235 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 168,231 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 166,835 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 166,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 162,310 miles

crack in screen but does not obscure drivers view

Pass 1 Feb 2017 157,539 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 5 Feb 2016 153,673 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 149,827 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 144,045 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 144,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 139,697 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2012 130,771 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 118,466 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 102,880 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 86,811 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 68,949 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 68,949 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GD05 YBA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GD05 YBA, 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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GD05 YBA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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