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MM05 YNO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

116,342 mi
Last recorded116,342 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 116,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2025 108,883 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 108,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 101,260 miles

Exhaust boxes in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Heat shield insecure

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 101,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust boxes in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Heat shield insecure

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,466 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 91,465 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated all pads good

Pass 15 Jun 2022 83,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing and cover corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded and peeling

Pass 22 Jun 2021 77,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 77,368 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seats (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge chords close 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,023 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,229 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 66,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,488 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

under covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

backbox corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 63,123 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65/16C (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

backbox corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,171 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 57,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,968 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 51,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 40,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,127 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 31,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre wall worn but not showing cords

Pass 24 Jul 2010 31,552 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall worn but not showing cords

Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,280 miles

nearside tyre sidewall has slight damage

wiperblades slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,438 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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MM05 YNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MM05 YNO, 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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MM05 YNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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