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YC05 YMV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

332,310 mi
Last recorded332,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 332,310 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 322,067 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 315,110 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 305,690 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 292,884 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 280,600 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 269,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 269,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 261,074 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 252,722 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 244,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 232,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 221,499 miles

Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 208,188 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 197,448 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 189,858 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 189,858 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2011 165,379 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 137,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 109,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,379 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 YMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YMV, 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 YC05 YMV registered?

YC05 YMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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