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YN05 HWD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

142,616 mi
Last recorded142,616 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 HWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 142,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 140,484 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,798 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 135,862 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 133,033 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 130,604 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 125,901 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 119,644 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,433 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,659 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,371 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,719 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,117 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,015 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,844 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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YN05 HWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YN05 HWD, 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 YN05 HWD registered?

YN05 HWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is YN05 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 HWD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN05 HWD have outstanding finance?

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