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YN05 UJO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

157,908 mi
Last recorded157,908 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 157,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks ( left a few drips on floor ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin breaking up

fan belt slipping/squealing( poss may need replacing)

o/s/r outer sill scabby with corrosion

rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

Pass 22 May 2025 154,868 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both rear metal brake pipes corroded, covered in grease

various oil leaks

Pass 10 May 2024 152,405 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 150,530 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 148,153 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding. covered in grease

Pass 24 May 2021 144,979 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

Pass 5 Jun 2020 141,813 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 141,813 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 138,561 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding but covered in grease

Pass 24 May 2018 130,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 124,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 117,015 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 117,015 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working replaced 501 capless bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" wiper blade replaced (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" wiper blade replaced (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 111,557 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

wipers slight smeary

Fail 29 May 2015 111,557 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

wipers slight smeary

Pass 28 May 2014 105,376 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,477 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 100,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front discs heavily lipped and rusty

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2012 92,798 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 92,567 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,684 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 53,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,080 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 31,723 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,723 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 10,885 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 UJO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

YN05 UJO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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