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YR05 KOW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

268,555 mi
Last recorded268,555 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 KOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 268,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 266,385 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 263,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 259,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 256,452 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 253,876 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 251,516 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 248,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 245,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 227,648 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 227,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 211,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 211,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 191,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 191,323 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 168,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 145,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 120,044 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 98,483 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 78,112 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 KOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YR05 KOW, 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 YR05 KOW registered?

YR05 KOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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