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LF55 YLL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,823 mi
Last recorded144,823 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 144,823 miles

Exhaust system corroded

MIL not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to visually inspect brake components due to aftermarket wheels fitted

Undertray loose

wipers smeary

Fail 16 Oct 2025 144,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust system corroded

MIL not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to visually inspect brake components due to aftermarket wheels fitted

Undertray loose

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Oct 2024 142,709 miles

Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges smooth (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 140,418 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both STRONG ADVISE (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 138,135 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 135,683 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 135,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door card prevents door from opening (6.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,089 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 124,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer in poor condition (corroded)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 116,457 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 106,490 miles

slight wear in front anti roll bar drop links and (d) bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,656 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 91,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 78,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

right-hand drive shaft splines slightly worn

Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,984 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

right-hand drive shaft splines slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,415 miles

nearside and offside rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,804 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,714 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,452 miles

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

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 YLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LF55 YLL, 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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LF55 YLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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