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YA05 JYK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

339,361 mi
Last recorded339,361 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 JYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 339,361 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin From engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts. Also has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 321,490 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 320,963 miles

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

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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 306,586 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 306,585 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 300,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 300,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 296,902 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 296,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

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

emissions too clean too register

front too rear brake pipes covered by fuel tank and not checked

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

Pass 22 Jul 2021 294,046 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 294,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 281,190 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/damage-Advise Repair (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 267,624 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise Repair (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 249,406 miles

Front brake disc(s)-With lipping

Scrapes & body damage to vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/damage-Advise Repair (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower ball joint boot-Detreriorating/cracking/perishing/splits

o/s outer body sill creased-Advise Repair

Fail 12 Jul 2018 249,406 miles

Front brake disc(s)-With lipping

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Scrapes & body damage to vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/damage-Advise Repair (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower ball joint boot-Detreriorating/cracking/perishing/splits

o/s outer body sill creased-Advise Repair

Pass 10 Aug 2017 228,547 miles

Front & rear brake disc(s)-With lipping

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Advise repair or replacement (8.3.1a)

Scrapes & body damage to vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn approx 3mm & with wearing inner & outer tread(s)

o/s outer sill creased

Fail 2 Aug 2017 228,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated With cut to hose & cracking & perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front & rear brake disc(s)-With lipping

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Deteriorating with cracking & perishing-Advise Replacement (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Advise repair or replacement (8.3.1a)

Scrapes & body damage to vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn approx 3mm & with wearing inner & outer tread(s)

o/s outer sill creased

Pass 18 Jul 2016 208,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 190,994 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 190,993 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 173,030 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 152,454 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 152,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 111,891 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,222 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,665 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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YA05 JYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc 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 YA05 JYK, 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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YA05 JYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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