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LF05 YJY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,881 mi
Last recorded141,881 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,881 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 141,881 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 135,719 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 128,545 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 125,159 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,221 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 121,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,629 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

windscreen damage in the bottom of zone A larger than 10mm but not effecting drivers view ahead

Fail 9 Mar 2018 111,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

windscreen damage in the bottom of zone A larger than 10mm but not effecting drivers view ahead

Pass 24 Feb 2017 103,230 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

oil leaks from engine

windscreen,damage at base in zone A

Pass 3 Mar 2016 94,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper gaiter splitting (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on the inner section

windscreen has damaged at the base in zone A

Fail 3 Mar 2016 94,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper gaiter splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on the inner section

windscreen has damaged at the base in zone A

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage at the base of the windscreen,zone A ,that does not affect vision

Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage at the base of the windscreen,zone A ,that does not affect vision

Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage in the base of the windscreen,inside zone A but not in line of sight

n/s wiper blade worn

o/s/f and the n/s/r tyres treads wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,697 miles

damage in the base of the windscreen,inside zone A but not in line of sight

n/s wiper blade worn

o/s/f and the n/s/r tyres treads wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,869 miles

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

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

all brake pads worn low,warning lamp staying on

damage in base of zone A of the windscreen,not in line of sight

slight bulge in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall,not certain of any cord or support damage

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,772 miles

nail and screw in the n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 27 Sep 2011 61,935 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,935 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 54,083 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,728 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 YJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LF05 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

LF05 YJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LF05 YJY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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