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YN05 YEL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,932 mi
Last recorded66,932 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 66,932 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION ON RUNNING GEAR

Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,569 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY AND RUNNING GEAR CORRODED

Pass 28 Jun 2024 64,513 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,985 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,004 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective unbolted (6.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 59,017 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 56,597 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,428 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2019 54,425 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,137 miles

silencer box rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2018 51,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

silencer box rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,242 miles

centre exhaust bracket not attached

front discs and pads slightly worn

rear brake discs worn

slight movement in both lower arm rear bushes

Fail 12 Jul 2017 48,242 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust bracket not attached

front discs and pads slightly worn

rear brake discs worn

slight movement in both lower arm rear bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2016 45,558 miles

centre exhaust mount not attached

front pads half worn

Fail 15 Jul 2016 45,558 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust mount not attached

front pads half worn

Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,086 miles

n/s/f tyre is perished and split on inner wall

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,020 miles

front brake pads are getting low

n/s/f tyre is splitting around inner and outer walls

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,121 miles

spare wheel different size to rest of wheel on camper van

wipers smearing screen slightly recommend new

Pass 21 May 2010 16,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,483 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 YEL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

YN05 YEL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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