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YH05 AGZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,753 mi
Last recorded171,753 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 AGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 171,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2024 163,537 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front shockers o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 155,965 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2022 145,221 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,694 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 122,485 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 112,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint gaitor slight wear

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint gaitor wear

Fail 16 Nov 2019 112,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint gaitor slight wear

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint gaitor wear

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 100,919 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,564 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 97,564 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,016 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 82,917 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,878 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 77,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,963 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,030 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,174 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 Feb 2010 59,605 miles

both side front tyre tread depth 3-4mm (1.6mm legal limit.)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 59,605 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both side front tyre tread depth 3-4mm (1.6mm legal limit.)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,734 miles

wipers worn

Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

suspect rear pads low

wipers worn

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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YH05 AGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc 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 YH05 AGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH05 AGZ registered?

YH05 AGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YH05 AGZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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