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YA05 NPN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,447 mi
Last recorded156,447 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 NPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 156,447 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 154,619 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 154,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 151,994 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 149,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 147,612 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 146,013 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 143,330 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 140,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . above plastic trims recomend trims removed to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ubove plastic trims . recomend trims removed to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 140,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . above plastic trims recomend trims removed to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ubove plastic trims . recomend trims removed to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 134,992 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 134,992 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 132,291 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 120,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,718 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,571 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 83,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,339 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 69,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,814 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 NPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA05 NPN, 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 YA05 NPN registered?

YA05 NPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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