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YN05 UHV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,950 mi
Last recorded118,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 118,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 118,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 118,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 115,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,450 miles

Exhaust mid box has corrosion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 111,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mid box has corrosion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 106,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,235 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated cap missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,306 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 95,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 86,858 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,351 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Offside Front headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Apr 2016 79,551 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Damage to side panel (Sharp edge) (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Offside Front headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,302 miles

exhaust slightly detiorated

Fail 16 Apr 2014 66,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust slightly detiorated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,350 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2013 63,344 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,476 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 58,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,684 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,039 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 43,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,556 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 UHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

YN05 UHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is YN05 UHV safe to buy?

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