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VN05 YYZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,046 mi
Last recorded189,046 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 YYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 189,046 miles

Exhaust poor but not leaking

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tipper pivots worn

Tipper ram leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2024 184,630 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust poor not leaking

tipper pivots worn

tipper ram leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2023 179,078 miles

Exhaust system poor but not leaking

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

tipper ram leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2022 174,301 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust system poor but not leaking

tipper pivot bushes worn

tipper ram leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2021 168,811 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust poor but not leaking

tipper pivot pins and bushes worn to excess

tipper ram leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2020 162,170 miles

Rear seats removed belts not checked

Rear tipper body pivot points badly worn

exhaust poor but not leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2020 162,167 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed belts not checked

Rear tipper body pivot points badly worn

exhaust poor but not leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2019 155,480 miles

Front tyres have edge wear

Fail 6 Jun 2019 155,471 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Body component likely to become detached tipper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres have edge wear

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 149,245 miles

exhaust poor but not leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2018 149,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn fitting loose and gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust poor but not leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 143,414 miles

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres non commercial

Fail 6 Jun 2017 143,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres non commercial

Pass 2 Jun 2016 136,550 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 31 May 2016 136,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,700 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s mirror cracked

screen cracked along bottom

Fail 19 Mar 2015 130,681 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroding

n/s mirror cracked

screen cracked along bottom

Fail 25 Mar 2014 125,567 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 125,567 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 116,598 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 111,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 111,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 97,556 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,030 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 74,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN05 YYZ, 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 VN05 YYZ registered?

VN05 YYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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