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YF05 HEJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

327,724 mi
Last recorded327,724 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 327,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 309,549 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 309,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 289,829 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake need ajustment

brake pad light on

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt clip cover missing

Fail 2 Jun 2020 289,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt clip cover missing

Nearside Rear hand brake need ajustment

brake pad light on

Pass 20 May 2019 270,588 miles

windscreen cracked ns lower edge

Fail 20 May 2019 270,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

windscreen cracked ns lower edge

Pass 14 May 2018 246,545 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 246,545 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe split and osr hidden by covers (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 222,017 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 222,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 202,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and inner cill covers fitted

front subframe heavy corrosion

Fail 19 May 2016 202,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and inner cill covers fitted

front subframe heavy corrosion

Pass 26 May 2015 181,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 183,438 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 165,948 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust systems has slight corrosion

Pass 15 May 2013 154,638 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 154,638 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 146,648 miles

center and rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 138,932 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2010 130,316 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 130,316 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 120,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 120,308 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 99,664 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 99,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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YF05 HEJ 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 57.7%.

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 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 HEJ, 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 HEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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