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YP05 LYF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,329 mi
Last recorded112,329 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 LYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 112,329 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 112,230 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 112,230 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,103 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 112,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side running bar mounting corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side running bar mounting corroded

centre and rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 110,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side running bar mounting corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side running bar mounting corroded

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

centre and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,227 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front side running bar mounting corroded

Offside Front side running bar mounting corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 110,227 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front side running bar mounting corroded

Offside Front side running bar mounting corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 109,927 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 109,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 104,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 104,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,375 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pipe from hose corroding

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,155 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pipe from hose corroding

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 90,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 86,385 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,271 miles

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f brake disc scored

slight play in n/s steering rack joint

sump guard fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2010 75,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

n/s/f brake disc scored

slight play in n/s steering rack joint

sump guard fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 53,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres close to limit 2mm

sump guard fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2008 43,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,728 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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YP05 LYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP05 LYF, 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 YP05 LYF registered?

YP05 LYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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