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YG05 KXH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

287,332 mi
Last recorded287,332 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 KXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 287,332 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test most rear seats ()

Fail 25 Oct 2025 287,309 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test most rear seats ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 281,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 274,629 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 274,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 268,292 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 268,292 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 265,787 miles

Brake hoses and pipework showing corrosion/deterioration

Central Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH, and O/S close to wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 265,787 miles

Brake hoses and pipework showing corrosion/deterioration

Central Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH, and O/S close to wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 262,224 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 257,571 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 252,603 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 252,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 249,732 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 249,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

both silencers very rusty and flaking

Pass 14 Dec 2016 246,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage sides arch and door areas

tailgate damaged

wear suspension bushes front

Fail 14 Dec 2016 246,550 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage sides arch and door areas

tailgate damaged

wear suspension bushes front

Pass 6 Jan 2016 238,472 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 232,671 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 218,643 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 218,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 119,936 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 173,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 173,057 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 146,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2012 146,005 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s door mirror casing damaged

advise rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,791 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,895 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,797 miles

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

advise full under sheilds fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2009 76,797 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

advise full under sheilds fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,659 miles

advise slight play in front anti roll bar o/s top link joint

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 KXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YG05 KXH, 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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YG05 KXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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