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YB05 DWX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

190,861 mi
Last recorded190,861 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 DWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 190,861 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 190,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 169,195 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 169,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 151,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 130,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 130,450 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 117,361 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front subframe and suspension arms corroding

various rear suspension corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2022 117,140 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

front subframe and suspension arms corroding

various rear suspension corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2021 110,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 110,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 108,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 108,431 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,304 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 102,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,471 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 92,921 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,346 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 90,198 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,799 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 78,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,202 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,703 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 70,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,275 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,973 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 57,996 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2008 54,063 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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YB05 DWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YB05 DWX, 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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What year was YB05 DWX registered?

YB05 DWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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