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PL05 YNC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,134 mi
Last recorded167,134 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 167,134 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 167,134 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 160,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 152,689 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 152,681 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 146,939 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 141,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 136,838 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 129,909 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 129,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wish bones front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shields insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2018 120,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 110,958 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 110,957 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 101,275 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 101,274 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 90,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,425 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,324 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 45,428 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,615 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,017 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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PL05 YNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL05 YNC, 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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What year was PL05 YNC registered?

PL05 YNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is PL05 YNC safe to buy?

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