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YN05 YEK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

97,938 mi
Last recorded97,938 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 YEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 97,938 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 97,938 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 95,809 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 95,787 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,719 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 90,719 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 88,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,330 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front seats slightly insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 78,397 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,767 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 75,767 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,858 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,491 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 68,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 66,161 miles

advanced wear both front lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2014 61,970 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,774 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,957 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 40,957 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s drop link

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,918 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 YEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

YN05 YEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 YEK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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