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YX05 LLT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,433 mi
Last recorded199,433 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 LLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 199,433 miles

Headlamp aim and brightness is poor, possibly bulbs.

Fail 23 Sep 2025 199,433 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim and brightness is poor, possibly bulbs.

Pass 18 Sep 2024 195,700 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 195,700 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 192,047 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension

Fail 4 Sep 2023 192,047 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 189,640 miles

Rear EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 12 Sep 2022 189,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 14 Sep 2021 186,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 184,020 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 184,020 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 179,714 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 174,624 miles

Exhaust system both silencers corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 174,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system both silencers corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 169,190 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 166,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 164,015 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 162,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 160,009 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 155,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 155,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 142,505 miles

play in both front antiroll d rubbers

Fail 19 Jul 2011 142,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front pads low

play in both front antiroll d rubbers

Pass 6 Aug 2010 126,381 miles

n/s/r pads low

slight play in both front antiroll d clamp rubbers

Fail 3 Apr 2009 100,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,290 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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YX05 LLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YX05 LLT, 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 YX05 LLT registered?

YX05 LLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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