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LR05 YFB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

235,545 mi
Last recorded235,545 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 YFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 235,545 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 235,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 229,638 miles

Both steering arms

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 223,696 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 216,324 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm - rear bushes showing play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 216,324 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm - rear bushes showing play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 211,027 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 211,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bumper likely to become detached SIDE BARS (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 211,010 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Body component insecure side step(rear section) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body component slightly loose side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

center and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 207,044 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 206,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 198,533 miles

5 litres of fuel added to perform test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 198,529 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

5 litres of fuel added to perform test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 189,574 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2018 189,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 179,099 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 179,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 163,356 miles

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

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 163,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to run out of shape

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

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 152,861 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in rack

Fail 24 Sep 2015 152,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

slight play in rack

Pass 26 Sep 2014 147,405 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 137,136 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 127,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 121,420 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 121,420 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 110,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 99,380 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 92,228 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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LR05 YFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LR05 YFB, 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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LR05 YFB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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