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YB05 EFP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,320 mi
Last recorded142,320 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 EFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 142,320 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 142,226 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 142,103 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 137,149 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 137,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 133,964 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 126,776 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,461 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 113,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 109,728 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 109,690 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,722 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 105,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,182 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,197 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2014 97,197 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 91,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,140 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs badly scored

Pass 21 May 2010 86,143 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2009 83,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 78,702 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 78,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s door mirror cracked

spare tyre below min 1.6 mm

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 EFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EFP, 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 YB05 EFP registered?

YB05 EFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is YB05 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 EFP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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