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YT05 YXP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,482 mi
Last recorded139,482 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 YXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 139,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,362 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 122,921 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 122,921 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 101,932 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 101,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,451 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 62,192 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 62,192 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,516 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 50,516 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,112 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

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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YT05 YXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT05 YXP, 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 YT05 YXP registered?

YT05 YXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is YT05 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 YXP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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