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YF05 CXG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,108 mi
Last recorded81,108 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 CXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,108 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 81,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing trapped below seat squab (7.1.2 (d))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 80,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,733 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 76,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,957 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,003 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,003 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer tread not showing cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre cracking outer tread not showing cords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

both rear discs slight corroded

rear exhaust back box slight corrosion

tyre cracking outer tread not showing cords worn on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 71,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer tread not showing cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre cracking outer tread not showing cords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

both rear discs slight corroded

rear exhaust back box slight corrosion

tyre cracking outer tread not showing cords worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,271 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 63,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,617 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,683 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,926 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 24,211 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 24,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 18,967 miles

DRIVERS DOOR REAR VIEW MIRROR IS SLIGHTLY CRACKED AND ADVISE REPLACING.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,967 miles

DRIVERS DOOR REAR VIEW MIRROR IS SLIGHTLY CRACKED AND ADVISE REPLACING.

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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YF05 CXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YF05 CXG, 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 YF05 CXG registered?

YF05 CXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is YF05 CXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 CXG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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