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LF05 YNU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,738 mi
Last recorded206,738 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 206,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 193,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 182,151 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 172,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 172,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 161,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 150,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing slight on both outer edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 138,000 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 137,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 125,371 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 125,371 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2010 117,218 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 109,602 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 109,602 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 74,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,143 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,698 miles

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

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

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

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 YNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LF05 YNU, 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 YNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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