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YX05 ZYR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

157,529 mi
Last recorded157,529 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 157,529 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 154,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 153,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 151,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 151,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 148,978 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded/deteriorated.

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 148,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded/deteriorated.

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 145,649 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front strut turrets showing surface corrosion

Front sub frame slightly rusty

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end joint has slight movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 141,320 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins excessively corroded

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end with slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wing/strut top mounting turret areas rusty! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 141,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins excessively corroded

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end with slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wing/strut top mounting turret areas rusty! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 136,368 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 136,368 miles

Brake cable insecure cable corroded (1.1.15 (c))

Brake performance not tested park brake not tested due to corroded cable (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 128,371 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 128,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 112,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,930 miles

rear brake discs corroded,rear brake pipes corrodedrear exhaust weak,play in o/s track rod.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 105,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded,rear brake pipes corrodedrear exhaust weak,play in o/s track rod.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,739 miles

play in track rods,front flexibles cracking,front discs corroded,rear springs not sat central.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,750 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 90,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,776 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,607 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,604 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2009 37,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2008 26,884 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,884 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 ZYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

YX05 ZYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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