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YC05 ZZU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,841 mi
Last recorded167,841 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 ZZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 167,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

front & rear discs corroded

under trays. unable to check some components

Pass 18 Mar 2025 167,643 miles

exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 21 Mar 2024 167,330 miles

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 21 Mar 2023 166,734 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 21 Mar 2023 166,734 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 164,446 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Fail 12 Mar 2022 164,430 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Pass 6 Mar 2021 154,437 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 6 Mar 2021 154,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 146,604 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 13 Mar 2020 146,604 miles

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

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 2 Mar 2019 136,730 miles

under tray fitted unable to check some testable components.

Fail 2 Mar 2019 136,730 miles

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

under tray fitted unable to check some testable components.

Pass 18 Mar 2018 127,014 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2018 127,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 120,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 107,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,176 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,918 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,918 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,870 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,675 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 83,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,315 miles

front tyres spliting on side wall oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2009 78,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres spliting on side wall oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,224 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 61,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YC05 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

YC05 ZZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 ZZU shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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