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YG05 YKM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

136,877 mi
Last recorded136,877 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 YKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 136,877 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 136,877 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stuck behind cabinet (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 136,583 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 136,583 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 135,891 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 135,882 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 134,343 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 134,343 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 132,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 130,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 130,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 127,767 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 124,917 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2020 124,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust very rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2019 120,500 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 120,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,471 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,855 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,203 miles

some brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2016 103,203 miles

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

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,104 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear and some unable to check due to coverings.

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,106 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces and showing slight brake judder on brake test

rear brake discs look worn

some brake pipes corroding, unable to check fully due to coverings

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,800 miles

REAR DISCS CORRODING

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,721 miles

engine sounds abit noisey? some brake pipes slightly rusty in places.

silencers rusty.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 68,721 miles

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

engine sounds abit noisey? some brake pipes slightly rusty in places.

silencers rusty.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,778 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,805 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,215 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 15,215 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 YKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc 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 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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