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YD05 XCZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

253,746 mi
Last recorded253,746 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 XCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 253,746 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 253,744 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system possibly front to rear (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture possibly front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2025 243,500 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 243,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Safety catch seized (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 233,392 miles

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

Coolant leak back of engine ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 222,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 209,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 198,726 miles

Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 188,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 182,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated during mot

Pass 23 Feb 2018 177,994 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 168,642 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 159,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 151,002 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 144,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 138,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,603 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 131,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 125,892 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 118,226 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 111,296 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 111,296 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 103,925 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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YD05 XCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XCZ, 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 YD05 XCZ registered?

YD05 XCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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