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YM05 GKF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,552 mi
Last recorded164,552 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 GKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 164,552 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 163,821 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 156,988 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 152,055 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 151,976 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 145,110 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 142,060 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 133,294 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 130,269 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 130,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,839 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,294 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 112,383 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 108,363 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 108,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,890 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 101,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,350 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,325 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,031 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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YM05 GKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YM05 GKF, 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 YM05 GKF registered?

YM05 GKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is YM05 GKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 GKF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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