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SV55 YHC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,654 mi
Last recorded126,654 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 YHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 126,654 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 126,642 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 121,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 121,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 114,077 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No Mil Pre 01.07.2008

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Undertrays Throughout

Fail 18 Sep 2023 114,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Silencer Skin Corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder In Swept Area ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No Mil Pre 01.07.2008

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 24 Sep 2022 110,023 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield coming loose

Pass 25 Sep 2021 105,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Silencer Skin Corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Undertrays Throughout

Fail 13 Sep 2021 105,715 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak And Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Silencer Skin Corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And Corroded/ Worn Lower Bush (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,014 miles

Central Rear Silencer Skin Corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

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

Undertrays Throughout

Fail 8 Sep 2020 100,978 miles

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

Central Rear Silencer Skin Corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

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

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,375 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r slow (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,876 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracking sidewall & tread

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,702 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,015 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,703 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 63,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,855 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,797 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,942 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV55 YHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV55 YHC, 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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SV55 YHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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