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WM05 YHZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,586 mi
Last recorded169,586 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 YHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 169,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

front fog lights inoperative

Fail 8 Dec 2025 169,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

brake warning illuminated

engine oil level low

front fog lights inoperative

Pass 6 Dec 2024 166,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 65 16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 166,077 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 65 16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 160,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm

steering rack inner tie rod play o/s

under body corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 155,096 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipe bracket broken pipe slightly loose

Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,447 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake pad retaining clip missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipe bracket broken pipe slightly loose

Pass 7 Dec 2020 143,047 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lowers slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad retaining clip missing o/s/f

o/s/r brake pads becoming low

slight corrosion along n/s body sill

Pass 9 Dec 2019 140,979 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both . ()

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

damage to nearside sill at front.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 224,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged with no sharp edges.

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

general underbody corrosion front and rear

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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WM05 YHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM05 YHZ, 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 WM05 YHZ registered?

WM05 YHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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