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YF05 HEU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

221,759 mi
Last recorded221,759 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 HEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 221,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near anti roll bar before flexi, pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near anti roll bar before flexi, pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 217,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Either exhaust or turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe before flexi, pipe is close to anti roll bar. Pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe before flexi, pipe is close to anti roll bar. Pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 217,896 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulbs incompatible (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Either exhaust or turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe before flexi, pipe is close to anti roll bar. Pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe before flexi, pipe is close to anti roll bar. Pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 214,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 210,463 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 206,993 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 202,141 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 200,341 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 200,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 198,473 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 197,273 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 197,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 194,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 191,723 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 188,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 178,179 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting down

o/s registration plate lights dull.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 179,179 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting down

o/s registration plate lights dull.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 156,718 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 156,718 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 137,081 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 113,066 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,304 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 66,019 miles

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

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 HEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YF05 HEU, 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 HEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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