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Y66 PAS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,941 mi
Last recorded181,941 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 PAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 181,941 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 181,414 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 181,186 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 181,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 180,697 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 179,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 178,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 177,494 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 173,066 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 173,066 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 171,626 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 168,806 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 165,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 165,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 163,663 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 160,346 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 155,208 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 136,781 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 136,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 25 Nov 2008 98,062 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 97,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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Y66 PAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y66 PAS, 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 Y66 PAS registered?

Y66 PAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is Y66 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y66 PAS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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