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Y8 HMT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

222,312 mi
Last recorded222,312 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 HMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 222,312 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 206,137 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))

Fail 16 May 2025 205,909 miles

Brake cable damaged main (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 195,682 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 194,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod end joint to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 177,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 162,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 May 2022 162,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail box rotten and split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame at nearside wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust manifold leaking gasses (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 May 2021 142,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2021 142,473 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2020 131,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 122,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 121,523 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel hose leaking at auxiliary pump filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,154 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 109,154 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,765 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 97,763 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose spring clip (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,477 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 89,477 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 May 2015 83,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 83,411 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 76,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar locating collars are cracked but still preventing bar from moving

inter cooler split and leaking

offside front tyre cracked on side walls and between tread but not exposing cords

rear exhaust box very corroded but not blowing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front anti roll bar locating collars are cracked but still preventing bar from moving

inter cooler split and leaking

offside front tyre cracked on side walls and between tread but not exposing cords

rear exhaust box very corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,695 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,488 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit of tread depth on outer edges

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

right hand drive shaft has play in splines

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 30,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y8 HMT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y8 HMT, 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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Y8 HMT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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