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VN05 WYP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

232,206 mi
Last recorded232,206 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 WYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 232,206 miles

exhaust heat shield to middle box rusted but leak free

Fail 27 May 2026 232,189 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure lower seat rubber insecure. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield to middle box rusted but leak free

Pass 13 Jun 2025 228,542 miles

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

abs fault showing for offside front sensor. brake readings good. lamp reset on test. did not reshow. investigation may be needed in future

air leak on engine . idle unaffected

exhaust middle box corroded badly, no leaks

temp mirror glass fitted to nearside

temp repair to rear lamp holder nearside

Fail 30 May 2025 228,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 3 holes evident due to corrosion. close to towbar mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged cracks in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OBD plug not connecting. unable to check Emission base idle

Offside Rear handbrake bind/ poor performance

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

air leak on engine . idle unaffected

exhaust middle box corroded badly, no leaks

tailgate has accident damage offside

tyre size currently 235/55/17"

Pass 24 Oct 2022 226,386 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 224,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 224,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 221,410 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2019 216,302 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2018 207,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 205,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 204,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 204,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 195,595 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 181,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 181,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2012 162,980 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 142,060 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 123,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 107,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 88,396 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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VN05 WYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN05 WYP, 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 VN05 WYP registered?

VN05 WYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 WYP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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