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YN05 UHF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,731 mi
Last recorded91,731 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 91,731 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 89,762 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 88,505 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 85,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,545 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2019 83,189 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 83,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

centre and rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tread due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo slight corroded

exhaust system slight deteriorated (corroded)

o/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge

rear tyres inner and outer edges wearing low

underside suspension components slight corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded.

both front tyres starting to perish.

both rear tyres low on edges.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,496 miles

surface tears in tread area's of both front tyres and offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2016 81,495 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

surface tears in tread area's of both front tyres and offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,998 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 78,998 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed nearside front passenger under floor area (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,748 miles

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,124 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,862 miles

n,s,r no plate bulb slightly dim

n,s,r seatbelt buckle plastic trim insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

n,s,r no plate bulb slightly dim

n,s,r seatbelt buckle plastic trim insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,421 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,142 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,603 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,346 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 UHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

YN05 UHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is YN05 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 UHF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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