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YN05 HXH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,556 mi
Last recorded131,556 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 HXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 131,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 129,594 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,453 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 124,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dull (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded supply marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,228 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded - outer skin

Pass 3 Jun 2021 103,373 miles

Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer casing rotted away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides-brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 103,370 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides supply to hoses marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer casing rotted away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 98,386 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer casings rotted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,767 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,680 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 77,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,938 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 68,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,247 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,500 miles

adapted vehicle

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,567 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,729 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HXH, 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 HXH registered?

YN05 HXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is YN05 HXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 HXH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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