MOT Status
ValidMileage
271,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear engine mounting collapsed
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))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered (1.1.11 (c))
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))
n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding
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)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroding
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
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)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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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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