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LF05 YHS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

240,388 mi
Last recorded240,388 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 240,388 miles

Exhaust central and backbox outer casing damaged

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 236,218 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust System damaged (center box and backbox)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 230,949 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 230,949 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 226,942 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2021 211,980 miles

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))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 202,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2019 192,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 182,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 182,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 173,932 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2017 173,932 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 173,354 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 173,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 172,540 miles

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

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

nail off side rear tyer

Fail 20 Jul 2016 172,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail off side rear tyer

Pass 11 Jun 2015 163,348 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall - no cords showing

Fail 11 Jun 2015 163,348 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall - no cords showing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 149,334 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

bonnet release broken

engine undertray loose

front sidelights dim

nearside rear reflector broken

possible engine mount/suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 14 May 2013 135,778 miles

nearside front sidelight dim

nearside rear reflector damaged

play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2012 117,409 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,328 miles

nearside rear reflector damaged

play in nearside andoffside front suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,878 miles

both front tyres sidewalls damaged

nearside rear reflector damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,589 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 YHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YHS, 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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LF05 YHS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LF05 YHS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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