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KV55 YJA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,113 mi
Last recorded133,113 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 YJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 133,113 miles

Offside Front back plate corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 133,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front back plate corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 130,614 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 127,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,180 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 119,923 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,755 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 116,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 112,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 106,456 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 106,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 98,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 19 May 2017 98,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 May 2016 91,288 miles

Offside front mirror cellotaped

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2015 83,936 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 83,854 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 May 2014 76,980 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper blade damaging paint work

Fail 22 May 2014 76,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wiper blade damaging paint work

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,529 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 70,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,048 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 43,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,445 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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KV55 YJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KV55 YJA, 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 KV55 YJA registered?

KV55 YJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is KV55 YJA safe to buy?

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