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YF05 HDU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,379 mi
Last recorded169,379 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 169,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 168,199 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion all over underbody

Pass 2 May 2023 164,793 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

coolant below minimum

Fail 2 May 2023 164,793 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

coolant below minimum

Pass 14 Mar 2022 161,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 161,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 157,950 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 156,924 miles

body damage

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2018 152,851 miles

Central exhaust box corroded not blowing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat with belts ()

Fail 13 Sep 2018 152,851 miles

Central exhaust box corroded not blowing

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat with belts ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 151,455 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 151,455 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bolt missing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 144,664 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 130,930 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 116,578 miles

Oil leak

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 116,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 96,541 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 76,701 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,701 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 63,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,663 miles

park brake only just over minimum efficiency

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,267 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,332 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 53,331 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 HDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HDU, 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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YF05 HDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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