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YR05 JYF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

142,022 mi
Last recorded142,022 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 JYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 142,022 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 142,016 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 140,471 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 140,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 138,299 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 138,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 137,238 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 137,238 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,975 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 132,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 131,333 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 131,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 129,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 14 Dec 2015 129,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 126,600 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 126,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 123,249 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 119,762 miles

n/s/r tyre tripped off on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2012 119,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both bottom ball joint dust gaiters cracking

brakepipes require clean and waxoyl

n/s/r tyre tripped off on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 114,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

aditional seats fitted in rear

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle converted to motor home

Fail 9 Dec 2011 114,913 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

aditional seats fitted in rear

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle converted to motor home

Pass 5 Nov 2010 107,239 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 93,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 93,485 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 78,316 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,876 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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YR05 JYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YR05 JYF, 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 YR05 JYF registered?

YR05 JYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is YR05 JYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 JYF shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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