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SY05 YWW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,498 mi
Last recorded109,498 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 YWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 109,498 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 109,478 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 108,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 5 Dec 2024 108,154 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,328 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 106,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,480 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 106,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,522 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,527 miles

removed insecure exhaust mid silencer outer shield which was corroded.

Fail 23 Oct 2018 103,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected indicator, broken lens, now replaced. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

removed insecure exhaust mid silencer outer shield which was corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,856 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 102,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged is chaffed to the canvas threads. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 102,281 miles

Windscreen has crack at top of swept area outwith driver view of road

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,864 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad wear indicator warning light illuminated on dash

exhaust centrebox outer casing rotten and breaking away

windscreen chipped outside swept area, nearside

Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,823 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad wear indicator warning light illuminated on dash

exhaust centrebox outer casing rotten and breaking away

windscreen chipped outside swept area, nearside

Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,768 miles

Both front foglights inoperative.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 73,768 miles

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

Both front foglights inoperative.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,094 miles

both metal pipes on steering rack corroded

corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

Fail 21 Jul 2012 69,093 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both metal pipes on steering rack corroded

corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 19 May 2011 62,651 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 53,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 44,244 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 35,998 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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SY05 YWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 SY05 YWW, 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 SY05 YWW registered?

SY05 YWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is SY05 YWW safe to buy?

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