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PL05 YMZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,365 mi
Last recorded151,365 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 YMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 151,365 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 149,950 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2018 149,950 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 149,472 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2017 149,472 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2016 142,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2015 134,412 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIS RUBBED

N/S/R REFLECTOR SLIGHTLY BROKEN

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

TOPPED UP ENGINE OIL

Fail 14 May 2015 134,412 miles

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

BOTH FRONT FLEXIS RUBBED

N/S/R REFLECTOR SLIGHTLY BROKEN

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

TOPPED UP ENGINE OIL

Pass 2 May 2014 120,360 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear coil springs not seated corroectly

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 107,240 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 95,333 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 95,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,214 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Apr 2011 80,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,493 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,745 miles

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

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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PL05 YMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL05 YMZ, 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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PL05 YMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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