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YD05 TDZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

161,956 mi
Last recorded161,956 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 TDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 161,956 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 161,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 158,400 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 158,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 153,450 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 153,440 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2023 148,724 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 145,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 140,194 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 140,194 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2020 128,163 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 99,896 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,679 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear number plate light is slightly blue

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear number plate light is slightly blue

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,475 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 49,435 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,309 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,238 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,001 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)

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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YD05 TDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YD05 TDZ, 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 YD05 TDZ registered?

YD05 TDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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