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YTT 259S

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,522 mi
Last recorded51,522 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTT 259S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,522 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,498 miles

Idle Speed close to max limit

Nearside Rear Tyre Wall Perished

Offside Rear Outer Driveshaft boot split and insecure

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,498 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Idle Speed close to max limit

Nearside Rear Tyre Wall Perished

Offside Rear Outer Driveshaft boot split and insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,366 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,212 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre wall slightly perished

o/s rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated/clip missing

o/s rear tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 30 May 2013 51,212 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear tyre wall slightly perished

o/s rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated/clip missing

o/s rear red side marker unlit

o/s rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,813 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,813 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear outertyre wall perished

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,538 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 49,536 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,369 miles

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear offside tyre wall cracking developing.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,347 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 44,192 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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YTT 259S is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YTT 259S, 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 YTT 259S registered?

YTT 259S is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is YTT 259S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTT 259S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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