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MJ55 YYS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,094 mi
Last recorded166,094 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 166,094 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 162,775 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 155,020 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 155,020 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 153,954 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

coolant light on

vehicle structure/suspension components has general corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2021 153,953 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

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

coolant light on

vehicle structure/suspension components has general corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2020 152,323 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 150,107 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 150,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 146,146 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 146,146 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 143,178 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 143,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 140,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 137,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 133,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 130,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 130,308 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 125,301 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 120,359 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 113,850 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2010 113,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2009 108,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,041 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes have slight play in them

Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,098 miles

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

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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MJ55 YYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ55 YYS, 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 MJ55 YYS registered?

MJ55 YYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is MJ55 YYS safe to buy?

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