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RJ55 YNH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

175,338 mi
Last recorded175,338 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 175,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 168,879 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2020 157,029 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2019 146,195 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 143,324 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 141,672 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 125,627 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 125,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,667 miles

Offside Outer Slight seepage of grease from constant velocity joint gaiter,not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,499 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 100,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 195,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 192,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 169,469 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 169,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

excess oil laek from engine

Pass 25 Oct 2010 141,316 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 78,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,720 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,069 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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RJ55 YNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ55 YNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ55 YNH registered?

RJ55 YNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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