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YG05 ARV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

212,958 mi
Last recorded212,958 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 ARV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 212,958 miles

Advise Oil leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 209,069 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 209,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 202,591 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 191,361 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 191,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 179,820 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 168,207 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 168,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 159,514 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 150,187 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 140,949 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 132,341 miles

cuts in o/s front tyre inner wall but not to cords

Pass 9 Jun 2015 122,129 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 112,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,995 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 99,995 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 87,428 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 87,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,963 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,477 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 31,583 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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YG05 ARV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 YG05 ARV, 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 YG05 ARV registered?

YG05 ARV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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