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YCZ 8842

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

281,105 mi
Last recorded281,105 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 8842
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 281,105 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 281,105 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 272,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 257,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 257,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 246,522 miles

Engine oil level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre valve perished

Offside rear handbrake lever off of its stop

Play in both front antiroll bar link rods & centre bushes

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear tyres wearing low

Various oil leaks

Fail 5 Jan 2013 246,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front lower arm gaiter leaking grease

Nearside front tyre valve perished

Offside rear handbrake lever off of its stop

Play in both front antiroll bar link rods & centre bushes

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear tyres wearing low

Traction control warning light on

Various oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2012 238,114 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 235,454 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

zero readings from emmisions

Pass 18 Nov 2009 173,712 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 135,825 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

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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YCZ 8842 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCZ 8842, 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 YCZ 8842 registered?

YCZ 8842 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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