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LF55 YJP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

156,032 mi
Last recorded156,032 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 156,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 156,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 152,264 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 144,464 miles

power steering fluid low

Fail 16 Jul 2024 144,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens (4.1.2 (c))

power steering fluid low

Pass 18 Jul 2023 133,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 133,807 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 122,364 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NSF OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 122,363 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both NSF OSF d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both OSR NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NSF OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 122,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 105,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3

Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,649 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,590 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished on side wall.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,189 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated.rusty.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 82,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust section deteriorated.rusty.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,957 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine undertray fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 78,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,110 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2015 75,110 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,740 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight scoring rear disks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,225 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,310 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,721 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,699 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,910 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 34,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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LF55 YJP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LF55 YJP, 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 LF55 YJP registered?

LF55 YJP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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