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YU05 ZCJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,210 mi
Last recorded132,210 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 ZCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 132,210 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 128,400 miles

All Exhaust Corroded

Suspension and braking components under vehicle are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 126,503 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 123,011 miles

Central Front front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 118,990 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2021 118,880 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 115,201 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 115,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 115,124 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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YU05 ZCJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YU05 ZCJ, 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 YU05 ZCJ registered?

YU05 ZCJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is YU05 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 ZCJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YU05 ZCJ have outstanding finance?

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