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YG05 MBX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,123 mi
Last recorded202,123 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 202,123 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 202,117 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 199,101 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 198,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing rough

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 194,404 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2020 191,252 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2019 186,582 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 178,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 171,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts - Inners (3.5.1g)

Engine and floor under trays fitted

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before trailing arm flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 161,224 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 154,230 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust silencer, outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 146,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 146,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 138,089 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 131,105 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 123,247 miles

front shock obsorbers slightly weak o/s/r n/s/r tyres slight perishing corrosion exhaust front and rear brake discs ridged slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link slight movement o/s/f n/s/f lower arms inner bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2010 117,580 miles

front shyocks slightly weak n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres perishing corrosion exhaust slight play in steering rack o/s n/s fan belt slipping brake discs ridged surface corrosion various steel brake pipes slight movement o/s/f n/s/f lower arm bushes n/s/f t

Pass 14 Oct 2009 108,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,560 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 92,559 miles

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

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

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 MBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MBX, 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 MBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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