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WV05 YFN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 YFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 84,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 82,829 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/S and O/S Headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 80,119 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing -- high level stop light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 80,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing -- high level stop light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 76,961 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/S and O/S Headlamp beam image poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 76,960 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

N/S and O/S Headlamp beam image poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 69,576 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,778 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 63,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 63,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroading

Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,199 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 53,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,950 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,760 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,472 miles

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

OSR tyre starting to perrish and has slight flat spot

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

Rear exhaust box starting to rust and split slightly

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,636 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,897 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,004 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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WV05 YFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WV05 YFN, 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 WV05 YFN registered?

WV05 YFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is WV05 YFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 YFN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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