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YT05 YXW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,644 mi
Last recorded97,644 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 97,644 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 97,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,296 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 84,667 miles

ENGINE CHARGE LIGHT ON

Fail 6 Feb 2013 84,667 miles

ENGINE CHARGE LIGHT ON

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,594 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,169 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 60,165 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,371 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

collars cracked on front anti roll bar.

o/s/r reflector cracked.

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 YXW 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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

YT05 YXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is YT05 YXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 YXW 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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