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YN05 HXE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,282 mi
Last recorded84,282 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 HXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 84,282 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,213 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,153 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,846 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front -slight bruising (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts, front to rears and rears coatings blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

exhaust outer casing corroding

front to rear/rear brake pipes corroding - unable to fully test due to routing behind covers etc

Fail 4 Feb 2021 79,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front -slight bruising (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts, front to rears and rears coatings blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant level low - topped up

exhaust outer casing corroding

front to rear/rear brake pipes corroding - unable to fully test due to routing behind covers etc

secondary bonnet catch stiff operation

Pass 13 May 2019 69,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed wheel chair seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

slight blistering of coatings at offside and nearside rear brake pipes

slight deterioration/play at offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounts

Fail 9 May 2019 69,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular wear and general wear @2mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed wheel chair seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

engine fluid levels low

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

slight blistering of coatings at offside and nearside rear brake pipes

slight deterioration/play at offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounts

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts, front to rears/rears (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyre valve assemblies deteriorating/cracking

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

slight tyre cracking at offside front, nearside front and nearside rear

slight weak return at nearside rear seatbelt

slight webbing damage at wheelchair seat belt

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,257 miles

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

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

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

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

bonnet secondary catch tight action.

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded.

extensive plastic covers at underbody of vehicle

Fail 7 Apr 2017 62,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

bonnet secondary catch tight action.

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded.

extensive plastic covers at underbody of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

extensive underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front exhaust slightly holed and blowing

offside rear wiper arm broken

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,195 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

extensive underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

offside rear wiper arm damaged/broken

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,941 miles

1x wheel chair clamp/belt damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre sidewalls/treads cracking/splitting

front exhaust and rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

headlamp aims on lower limits

slight movement at front wishbone rear mounts

tow bar electrics inoperative

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,458 miles

cut in tread at o/s rear tyre

engine, underbody covers and wheel chair lift fitted not allowing full inspection

slight movement in both front wishbone rear mounts

slight oscillation/judder at front brakes

slight sidewall/tread cracking at n/s rear tyre

surface corrosion at brake discs

unable to fully check wheel chair harness - excess luggage

Fail 28 Feb 2012 36,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

cut in tread at o/s rear tyre

engine, underbody covers and wheel chair lift fitted not allowing full inspection

front exhaust fractured at front box neck

slight movement in both front wishbone rear mounts

slight oscillation/judder at front brakes

slight sidewall/tread cracking at n/s rear tyre

surface corrosion at brake discs

unable to fully check wheel chair harness - excess luggage

Pass 20 May 2010 33,094 miles

plastic underbody covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2010 33,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2009 29,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant level excess low ( topped up with WATER )

coolant warning lamp on

engine oil level over filled

o/s mirror covers missing

o/s mirror glass cracked/broken

o/s rear tyre tread damage - cut/hole not in excess for failure

Pass 6 May 2008 22,503 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play at front wishbone rear mounts (lock to lock)

suspect front and rear brake pads wearing

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 HXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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