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SK55 RYO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

225,468 mi
Last recorded225,468 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 RYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 225,468 miles

Nearside Front shocker top bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2024 220,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 218,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 211,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 208,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 206,298 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 202,411 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 194,360 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 188,929 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 188,929 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired 2x securing clips corroded/broken/tie clipped (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded --- to front main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced both sides fluctuating (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 188,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top shocker mount seized (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear middle seat belt stuck (5.2.5b)

heat shield insecure-n/s/r seat belt attachment cover missing

Pass 16 Dec 2015 179,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear at rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 166,851 miles

x2 front top shocker mounts noisy

Pass 10 Dec 2013 156,409 miles

front side lights slightly dim-n/s c.v boot slightly deteriorated-heat sheild insecure-rear discs slightly worn-

Pass 5 Dec 2012 146,400 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 146,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on dash

hand brake cable corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 133,673 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2011 133,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2010 118,749 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 118,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,074 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 102,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 77,184 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,184 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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SK55 RYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SK55 RYO, 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 SK55 RYO registered?

SK55 RYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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