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T5 YUG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,729 mi
Last recorded77,729 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 YUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,729 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,119 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 72,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 70,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 68,206 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 66,163 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,494 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,071 miles

both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

both front tyres close to legal limit

registration lamps intermittent - wiring / connection fault?

Fail 19 Dec 2016 49,071 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

both front tyres close to legal limit

registration lamps intermittent - wiring / connection fault?

Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,762 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 42,762 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 35,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,287 miles

baby seats fitted in both rear seats

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,303 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,244 miles

n/s/r inner hub/backplate cover missing

no number plates fitted

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2011 42,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/f bumper trim missing

n/s/r inner hub/backplate cover missing

no number plates fitted

wipers smearing screen slightly

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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T5 YUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T5 YUG, 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 T5 YUG registered?

T5 YUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is T5 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 YUG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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