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YK05 ORY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,852 mi
Last recorded138,852 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 ORY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 138,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 138,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 136,910 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 135,876 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 135,158 miles

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

cant see under neath due to under tray

Pass 15 Feb 2021 134,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 132,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 132,048 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 131,024 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 131,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 130,216 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,025 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 129,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 126,260 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f link slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2011 114,705 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 101,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,814 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,816 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear outer brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2008 76,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear outer brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,092 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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YK05 ORY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 YK05 ORY, 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

How do I check the history of YK05 ORY?

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What year was YK05 ORY registered?

YK05 ORY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is YK05 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK05 ORY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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