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P4 YLC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,303 mi
Last recorded160,303 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 YLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 160,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 153,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 151,196 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 147,495 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 141,042 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 136,240 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 131,773 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 129,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes to both flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 127,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 122,566 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 119,648 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 116,046 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 111,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 106,549 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,456 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,597 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,444 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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P4 YLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P4 YLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P4 YLC registered?

P4 YLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is P4 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 YLC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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