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YE52 RAD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,952 mi
Last recorded188,952 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 RAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 188,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 181,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 176,029 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 170,053 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 166,311 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 166,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 153,989 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 146,524 miles

Vehicle appears to have been stood.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 145,678 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2018 145,670 miles

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2017 144,057 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter looks to have a temporary repair (there is tape wrapped round gaiter)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 134,712 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 134,699 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 126,277 miles

Both front drop links have slight play

Both rear coil spring rubber isolators deteriorated.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 111,763 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 102,947 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,616 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,038 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YE52 RAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE52 RAD, 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 YE52 RAD registered?

YE52 RAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is YE52 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 RAD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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