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RX05 YCL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

187,543 mi
Last recorded187,543 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 187,543 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 182,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 178,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 171,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 162,505 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 162,505 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 152,739 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 141,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 135,088 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 135,088 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 124,400 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 124,400 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,648 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,357 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,565 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,183 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,551 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 33,813 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,915 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RX05 YCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RX05 YCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX05 YCL registered?

RX05 YCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is RX05 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 YCL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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