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YH05 AHD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,962 mi
Last recorded271,962 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 AHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 271,962 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear engine mounting collapsed

Pass 26 Sep 2024 261,935 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 261,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged both corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 250,162 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 250,153 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 240,865 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 240,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 220,981 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 220,975 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

n/s mirror glass slightly damaged

small hole in n/s mirror body

Pass 22 Jun 2020 200,098 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 187,534 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2018 177,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 177,444 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded bulkhead under floor to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure glass loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 165,172 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2016 153,083 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 153,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 143,475 miles

1/ cracking in both rear tyres on walls...2/ slight oil leak on rear engine mount ...3/ camber on wheels excessive due to lowering kit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 131,251 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 15 May 2014 131,248 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2013 118,877 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 109,679 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 109,606 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,184 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,331 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 77,330 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,857 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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YH05 AHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH05 AHD, 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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YH05 AHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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