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RN05 YHC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,083 mi
Last recorded161,083 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 YHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 161,083 miles

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(235-50X17)

ENGINE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATING.

Fail 16 Jun 2025 161,063 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE BOTH SIDES WITH TRACKING. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ONE OF REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT EXCESSIVELY DIM & THE OTHER ONE NOT WORKING. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(235-50X17)

ENGINE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATING.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 157,190 miles

FRONT PIPE/CAT SUPPORT BRACKETS NOT LOCATED IN RUBBERS.

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FRONT SCREEN CRACKED IN NSF UPPER CORNER. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 157,130 miles

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

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

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

FRONT PIPE/CAT SUPPORT BRACKETS NOT LOCATED IN RUBBERS.

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FRONT SCREEN CRACKED IN NSF UPPER CORNER. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 152,039 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH.

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTING & INPOOR CONDITION.

ENGINE LIGHT DOESN'T ILLUMINATE ON DASH.

Pass 21 Jun 2022 148,147 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERBODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 21 Jun 2022 148,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERBODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,755 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH,ALL BRAKE PADS NEW.

MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED THROUGH.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF FLEXI HOSE BRAKE PIPE FERRILE & UNION CORRODING. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LARGE CRACK IN NSF UPPER SCREEN OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF FLEXI HOSE BRAKE PIPE FERRILE & UNION CORRODING. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

HAND BRAKE LEVER COVER NOT SECURE.(SECURE A.S.A.P)

Fail 20 Aug 2019 144,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF BOTTOM ARM (REAR BUSH) HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF BOTTOM ARM (REAR BUSH) HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE HAND BRAKE EFFORT DOWN ON OSR,NSR=250KG,OSR=120KG.

BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH,ALL BRAKE PADS NEW.

MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED THROUGH.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF FLEXI HOSE BRAKE PIPE FERRILE & UNION CORRODING. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LARGE CRACK IN NSF UPPER SCREEN OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA. (3.2 (a) (i))

OSR BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE SUPPORT BRACKET INSECURE.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF FLEXI HOSE BRAKE PIPE FERRILE & UNION CORRODING. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

HAND BRAKE LEVER COVER NOT SECURE.(SECURE A.S.A.P)

Pass 30 Nov 2017 143,367 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 28 Nov 2017 143,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOLT IN (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 140,678 miles

brake pad wear warning lamp on - reqs investigaion

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 137,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 134,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,325 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013
Fail 29 Oct 2013 130,459 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 121,817 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 121,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,382 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 113,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 98,227 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 85,776 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,241 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 69,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,844 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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RN05 YHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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