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YX05 VPJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,553 mi
Last recorded197,553 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 197,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 194,318 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 189,387 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 189,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 184,430 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 184,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 183,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear engine stabiliser worn

Pass 28 Oct 2017 179,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 174,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 174,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 170,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre low

Offside Rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 156,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Oct 2014 156,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 137,611 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 137,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warnhing light illuminated on dash

Pass 17 May 2012 113,693 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 113,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 98,649 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,289 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 VPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

YX05 VPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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