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WU05 YWO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,470 mi
Last recorded170,470 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 170,470 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 167,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 166,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 162,863 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 162,863 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 159,491 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 158,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 158,102 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 156,165 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 May 2019 156,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2018 155,143 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 155,143 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 152,168 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 152,168 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 148,377 miles

4 tyers worn on edges

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 148,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

4 tyers worn on edges

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 142,121 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 142,121 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 136,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 131,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 129,548 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 124,928 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 124,922 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2010 174,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 174,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 136,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 136,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,735 miles

both inner cv boots holed

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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WU05 YWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU05 YWO, 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 WU05 YWO registered?

WU05 YWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 YWO shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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