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YN05 YDZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,997 mi
Last recorded115,997 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 115,997 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 115,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 112,715 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,366 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 104,337 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,299 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes worn (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,988 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 81,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,133 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 58,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 52,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

none standed rear seates fitted

none standed throtel pedel fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2012 47,277 miles

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

modified throtel pedel fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,277 miles

modified throtel pedel fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,639 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 27,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,919 miles

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

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

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

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 YDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YDZ, 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.

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What year was YN05 YDZ registered?

YN05 YDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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