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SV55 YHD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

92,334 mi
Last recorded92,334 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 YHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 92,334 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

general corrosion to underbody

Fail 5 Feb 2026 92,303 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front antiroll bar linkage incorrectly fitted and slightly affecting steering when lock to lock

Nearside Front brake flexi hose not clipped in place

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front antiroll bar linkage incorrectly fitted and slightly affecting steering when lock to lock

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position light brighter compared to n/s/r

Spare tyre defective

slight corrosion to rear underbody

Pass 8 Feb 2025 85,956 miles

Front to rear surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2023 74,486 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,632 miles

exhaust outer skins corroded.

Fail 26 Oct 2021 63,632 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding not releasing fully (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on. (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skins corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,635 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 57,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 54,329 miles

Nearside passengers mirror cover incomplete.

both silencers outer skins quite corroded but not leaking.

drivers seat has chunk missing.

no rear seats fitted -seatbelts not tested

Fail 30 Oct 2019 54,329 miles

Brake fluid contaminated very dirty. (1.8 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door don't open (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside passengers mirror cover incomplete.

both silencers outer skins quite corroded but not leaking.

drivers seat has chunk missing.

no rear seats fitted -seatbelts not tested

Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,878 miles

Nearside mirror cover incomplete

Rear Nail in tyre both

drivers seat quite worn.

no rear seats fitted at time of test seatbelts not tested.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,419 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

no rear seats fitted at time of test-- rear load area floored with plywood

offside outer sill corroded--nearside outer sill damaged and filled with cataloy

Fail 23 Oct 2017 49,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

no rear seats fitted at time of test-- rear load area floored with plywood

offside outer sill corroded--nearside outer sill damaged and filled with cataloy

Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,648 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 45,648 miles

Rear coil spring broken both springs (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,991 miles

brake pipes are coated in grease but appear good

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 37,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 33,788 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

handbrake cable corroded front section but not excessive

nearside handbrake could be better

Fail 4 Nov 2013 33,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

handbrake cable corroded front section but not excessive

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,681 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 28,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,915 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 22,752 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 15,773 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 15,730 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,911 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 12,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,955 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

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 YHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SV55 YHD, 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 YHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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