2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YY05 LRA
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2005. Recorded mileage 327,928 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 327,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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YY05 LRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 327,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY05 LRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (YY05 LRA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps OSR & NSR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YY05 LRA Mileage History
- 23/10/2023320,758 mi
- 18/10/2024326,491 mi+5,733 mi
- 18/10/2024326,492 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/2025327,926 mi+1,434 mi
- 31/10/2025327,928 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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