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R4 YXB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,981 mi
Last recorded127,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 YXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 127,981 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 127,971 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting hazards (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible spacing incorrect (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 122,676 miles

Exhaust poor

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body damage

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,574 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 117,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2023 110,797 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 110,797 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 101,590 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked & broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 88,012 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,052 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,863 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,149 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 78,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,832 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,854 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,730 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack drumstick

Fail 28 Nov 2013 65,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,213 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 60,107 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 60,107 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

boly missing from spare tyre carrier

electric cable damaged on under body

spare bolt pressing against outer wall

Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,546 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,676 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,322 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,431 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,733 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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R4 YXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R4 YXB, 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 R4 YXB registered?

R4 YXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for R4 YXB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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