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RN05 YGU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

222,595 mi
Last recorded222,595 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 YGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 222,595 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 218,802 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 215,861 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in centre very poor (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 215,859 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in centre very poor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 211,755 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 207,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 200,183 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 193,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 187,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 180,305 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 172,579 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 167,117 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 167,117 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 161,439 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 154,776 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 145,702 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 133,977 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 120,159 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 104,113 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2010 104,113 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2009 100,385 miles

Centre row of seats,offside seatbelt does not retract as designed.

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

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

Nearside front brake pad wear warning light wires are broken.

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 100,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre row of seats,offside seatbelt does not retract as designed.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake pad wear warning light wires are broken.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RN05 YGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RN05 YGU, 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 RN05 YGU registered?

RN05 YGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is RN05 YGU safe to buy?

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