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YC05 JUE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,822 mi
Last recorded139,822 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 JUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 139,822 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 139,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 137,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn also cut not deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer boxes centre and rear corroded.

Rear Heatshield insecure.

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

Pass 20 May 2024 135,127 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Heatshield loose.

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

Fail 20 May 2024 135,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Heatshield loose.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 130,945 miles

Exhaust system slight corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage, ball joint boot small split.

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen slight damage.

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Heatshield loose.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1/2 of lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 129,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 127,245 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 127,244 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,251 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,671 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 123,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Excessive movement at top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Upto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 121,226 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly weak (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,275 miles

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

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

Park brake only just passed 17%

Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,796 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 113,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,574 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 110,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,608 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 103,608 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 103,453 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,836 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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YC05 JUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YC05 JUE, 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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YC05 JUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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