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HF55 AYL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,413 mi
Last recorded111,413 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 AYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 111,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 106,984 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,633 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,431 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,026 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,446 miles

All four tyres starting to crack.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 59,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,998 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 57,985 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,449 miles

front brake discs corroding

steering system wearing slight play in arm

Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,364 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,650 miles

front discs corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,430 miles

front grill insecure

front lower rear bushes starting to wear

rear discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Fail 10 Oct 2012 57,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front grill insecure

front inner pads low

front lower rear bushes starting to wear

rear discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,689 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,353 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 21,294 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,440 miles

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

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

steering rack boot split due to motability modification

Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,787 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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HF55 AYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF55 AYL, 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 HF55 AYL registered?

HF55 AYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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