CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ05 YFH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,506 mi
Last recorded134,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 134,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 134,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 126,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 121,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,781 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 106,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 102,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,801 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 96,774 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,258 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,072 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,299 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 60,923 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,674 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,052 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn

offside front wiper blade poor

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 27,230 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,649 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW

ENGINE UNDER COVERS FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ05 YFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HJ05 YFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ05 YFH?

You can check the full history of HJ05 YFH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ05 YFH registered?

HJ05 YFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is HJ05 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ05 YFH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ05 YFH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ05 YFH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.