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YN05 HWG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,646 mi
Last recorded179,646 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 HWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 179,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 166,671 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 166,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 153,308 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 153,308 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 139,383 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Passenger door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,031 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 130,031 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 123,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes at flexi hose join corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

outer casing of centre and rear exhaust silencers badly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 123,407 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes at flexi hose join corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

outer casing of centre and rear exhaust silencers badly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,201 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 116,201 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 106,163 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom retaining clip misaligned but still secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 106,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb appears to be incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bottom retaining clip misaligned but still secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,548 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,236 miles

Both rear tyre cracking

Exhaust corroded in places

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,369 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,225 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,623 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,418 miles

Rear discs are slightly worn and lipped

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,626 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,633 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 32,624 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWG, 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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What year was YN05 HWG registered?

YN05 HWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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