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M9 YED

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,585 mi
Last recorded231,585 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 YED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 231,585 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 231,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 223,453 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 219,234 miles

rear brake pipes protected in sealent

Front coil spring corroded TO REAR ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

complete under tray fited

Pass 17 Sep 2014 212,925 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 203,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 191,995 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 185,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 180,367 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 155,731 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 155,567 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to body

Fail 18 Mar 2011 155,209 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to body

Pass 26 Mar 2010 145,741 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 128,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 128,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 94,726 miles

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

Top of engine covered

Fail 21 Mar 2008 94,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Top of engine covered

Pass 10 Apr 2007 59,709 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,974 miles

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

TAXI TEST : SPARE TYRE BELOW 2MM

engine bay(top) covered in plastic & has screws missing

underbody cvered in plastic covers

Fail 5 Apr 2007 58,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

TAXI TEST : SPARE TYRE BELOW 2MM

engine bay(top) covered in plastic & has screws missing

underbody cvered in plastic covers

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,807 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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M9 YED is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M9 YED, 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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M9 YED is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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