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YX05 PMV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

147,354 mi
Last recorded147,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 PMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 147,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount noisey (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount noisey (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 140,312 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material four at the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 140,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material four at the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 135,772 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 126,027 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 126,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 114,770 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 103,716 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 97,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2020 97,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear seat belt clip in cover missing

Offside Front seat belt clip in cover missing

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

engine oil level is too high

Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,415 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,996 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,526 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre wall deteriorated

Offside seat belt buckle cover missing

centre & rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,524 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre wall deteriorated

Offside seat belt buckle cover missing

centre & rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,657 miles

nearside door mirror body cover missing

offside seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,900 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear & offside front tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,063 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 55,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,656 miles

oil filler cap missing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,235 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,235 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 45,777 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,777 miles

front and rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,033 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 43,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,021 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,025 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 PMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

YX05 PMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YX05 PMV shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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