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Y5 WLY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,910 mi
Last recorded177,910 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 WLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 177,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 175,076 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 156,348 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 143,923 miles

Front brake flexi hoses perished

Slight free play in steering rack drumsticks.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 134,589 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 124,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2014 124,113 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,896 miles

n/s of windscreen cracked but not affecting drives view

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 99,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 87,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,203 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 41,045 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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Y5 WLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y5 WLY, 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 Y5 WLY registered?

Y5 WLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is Y5 WLY safe to buy?

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