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LF05 YHM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

277,725 mi
Last recorded277,725 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 277,725 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 261,779 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 261,589 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 247,755 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 247,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 243,098 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 243,094 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 238,242 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 232,794 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 232,794 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 227,749 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 222,005 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 196,860 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 170,876 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 145,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 145,426 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 122,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 94,361 miles

ENG OIL LOW

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

R/BRAKE DISC WORN

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,592 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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LF05 YHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LF05 YHM, 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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What year was LF05 YHM registered?

LF05 YHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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