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RA55 YOG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,834 mi
Last recorded112,834 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 YOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 112,834 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres manufactured in 2012, but both serviceable.

Fail 9 Jan 2026 112,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres manufactured in 2012, but both serviceable.

Pass 10 Jan 2025 109,895 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 109,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 105,140 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 101,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,476 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2021 95,471 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,091 miles

Both Front Brake Back plates Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 90,090 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Brake Back plates Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 83,228 miles

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 83,228 miles

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

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 79,264 miles

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

Rear silencer rusty.

Pass 15 May 2017 74,890 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 71,203 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2015 67,668 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 64,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,124 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 62,124 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 86,662 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,763 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 45,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,890 miles

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

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

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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RA55 YOG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 RA55 YOG, 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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RA55 YOG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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