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KA05 YCZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,511 mi
Last recorded195,511 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 YCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 195,511 miles

Both headlights faded.

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2025 195,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlights faded.

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2024 193,239 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 193,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 186,122 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 186,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 177,866 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 171,113 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 170,799 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust rusty.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 163,569 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 157,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front caliper spring retainer missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust centre and back boxes skins peeling

Fail 22 Oct 2019 157,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front caliper spring retainer missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust centre and back boxes skins peeling

Pass 19 Oct 2018 149,769 miles

Nearside Front 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))

rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 140,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 134,353 miles

hand brake cables corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2015 130,570 miles

front sus knocking on road test could do with further investigation

front sus lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 1 Oct 2015 130,570 miles

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

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

front sus knocking on road test could do with further investigation

front sus lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2014 125,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 120,237 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 116,857 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 116,857 miles

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 111,967 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 107,290 miles

babey seat centre front seat belt not checked

front inner brake pads look low

slight movement both front lower rear arm bushes

Fail 13 Sep 2010 107,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

babey seat centre front seat belt not checked

front inner brake pads look low

slight movement both front lower rear arm bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2009 101,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 101,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 92,402 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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KA05 YCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KA05 YCZ, 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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KA05 YCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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