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YFS 93R

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,606 mi
Last recorded98,606 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFS 93R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 98,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 97,749 miles
Fail 5 May 2016

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 89,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,197 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 85,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

brake servo damp (moist)

offside front tyre tread pattern distorted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,468 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 78,902 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 78,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,952 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 69,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 68,629 miles

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,629 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 66,361 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 65,568 miles

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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YFS 93R is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YFS 93R, 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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What year was YFS 93R registered?

YFS 93R is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is YFS 93R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFS 93R shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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