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YC05 YND

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,633 mi
Last recorded131,633 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 131,633 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 131,631 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR Pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 129,483 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 127,276 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,572 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 120,147 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 117,546 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2015 114,713 miles

Exhaust silencers in poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2015 114,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust silencers in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2014 107,637 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,637 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,132 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to rear exhaust and center

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear discs poor

Fail 2 Dec 2011 88,898 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear disc faces corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,898 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)

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

Rear disc faces corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,754 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,581 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,472 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 YND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YND, 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 YC05 YND registered?

YC05 YND is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is YC05 YND safe to buy?

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