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YS05 NEO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,512 mi
Last recorded113,512 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 NEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 113,512 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside and components

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Does not illuminate plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Sep 2025 113,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Two front to rear brake pipes, just in front of rear hoses marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside and components

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Does not illuminate plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 111,094 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe feeding flexi on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 110,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes feeding rear flexis x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 110,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes feeding rear flexis x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 107,512 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,934 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes where they meet the flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 104,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes where they meet the flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 100,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2021 100,412 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack or rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 94,999 miles

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

alternator retaining bolt loose

Pass 23 Jul 2019 91,777 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 87,850 miles

Slight play front lower arm bushes

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,690 miles

Slight play in o/s/f lower arm bush

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,188 miles

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

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

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2016 84,188 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs lipped

Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,475 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs slighlty lipped

Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear discs slighlty lipped

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,475 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 55,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,821 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,282 miles

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

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

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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YS05 NEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YS05 NEO, 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 YS05 NEO registered?

YS05 NEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YS05 NEO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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