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LW55 YRN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

190,395 mi
Last recorded190,395 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW55 YRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 190,395 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 190,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 185,117 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 185,117 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 180,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 175,740 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 175,740 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 161,256 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 161,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 155,101 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 155,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (1.43) plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure central driveshaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 146,793 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 140,368 miles

center and rear exhausts in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2017 138,719 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 135,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 132,674 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 128,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak

power steering noisey

Fail 20 Oct 2014 128,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

power steering noisey

Pass 22 Oct 2013 124,031 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 119,550 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 119,522 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 119,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 108,430 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,010 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 89,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,764 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,447 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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LW55 YRN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LW55 YRN, 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 LW55 YRN registered?

LW55 YRN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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