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YN05 YDH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,120 mi
Last recorded92,120 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 YDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 92,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,169 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 89,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 85,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 78,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,091 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 72,101 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,692 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 52,571 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,571 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,731 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,340 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,357 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,759 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,183 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 YDH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YDH, 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 YDH registered?

YN05 YDH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is YN05 YDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 YDH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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