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YN05 UGU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,646 mi
Last recorded61,646 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 UGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 61,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 60,984 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,432 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,174 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 59,168 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,426 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,372 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,065 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,181 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,670 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,764 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,933 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 26,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,476 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 23,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,479 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 UGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

YN05 UGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 UGU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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