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YE05 EOR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,890 mi
Last recorded169,890 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 EOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 169,890 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on inner edge 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower section of wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe oxidized under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sill corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2026 169,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet damaged

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on inner edge 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower section of wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe oxidized under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sill corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2025 161,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2024 150,935 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 150,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 144,412 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 144,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged fraying and holed in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm and heavily distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 12 Jul 2022 136,100 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 126,157 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 119,780 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 119,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 109,242 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 99,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 92,167 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 83,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 83,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 76,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 70,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 64,042 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 55,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 47,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 41,293 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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YE05 EOR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YE05 EOR, 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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YE05 EOR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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