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YN05 HWO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,431 mi
Last recorded125,431 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 HWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 125,431 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,062 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 115,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 111,795 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 111,794 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 107,470 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 102,246 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

anti roll bar d bushs worn

slight weep from osr shock

Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nsr tyre wearing on edge

slight play in both wishbone rear bushs

under tray loose

Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,676 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and on 2mm

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside rear tyre bold on outer edge

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Jan 2019 86,676 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

All coil springs corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and on 2mm

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside rear tyre bold on outer edge

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,311 miles

all coil springs corroded

center exhaust box corroding

knock in steering rack

rear brake discs corroding

rear pads worn

Fail 12 Jan 2018 80,254 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear number plate lights inop (1.1.C.1d)

all coil springs corroded

center exhaust box corroding

knock in steering rack

rear brake discs corroding

rear pads worn

Pass 28 Jan 2017 74,932 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,568 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,112 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 15 Feb 2014 61,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 61,047 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 57,393 miles

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

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

exhaust centre & rear silencers are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 57,393 miles

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

exhaust centre & rear silencers are slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,945 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 51,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,784 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 47,722 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,526 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 34,403 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,403 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,091 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 25,091 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YN05 HWO, 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 HWO registered?

YN05 HWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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