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SY05 YXM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,623 mi
Last recorded170,623 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 YXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 170,623 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 169,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

nearside front brake hose not clipped in correct position

Pass 18 Jul 2019 165,290 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 165,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 161,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 153,371 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 145,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,448 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 121,440 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 108,925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,342 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,510 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,965 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 YXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SY05 YXM, 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 SY05 YXM registered?

SY05 YXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is SY05 YXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 YXM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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