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LF05 YMV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,630 mi
Last recorded139,630 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 139,630 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust outer casing corroded.

Fail 2 Jun 2026 139,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust outer casing corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2025 139,240 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2025 139,227 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded and outer skin coming off

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 132,428 miles

Rear exhaust box outer covers corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 132,426 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer covers corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 131,576 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s rear inner discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 130,407 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 130,407 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 129,479 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 128,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 127,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 125,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perrished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perrished (3.6.B.4d)

Rear seat belts not checked

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 117,835 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded before flexi pipes

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear seats not in use

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 106,846 miles

crack in front number plate - still readable

cuts in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre - not exposing cord

misting of oil to nearside rear shocker

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,764 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,635 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,247 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 85,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 85,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,811 miles

both front tyres low to limit...

o/s/r tyre low to limit...

Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 77,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 77,033 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 YMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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