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VK55 YHH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,327 mi
Last recorded143,327 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 YHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 143,327 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 143,327 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 141,848 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 140,634 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 140,489 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 138,447 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 136,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 133,130 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 131,562 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 127,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 127,049 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 124,802 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 119,561 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,056 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 101,445 miles

exhaust centre section deteriorated.

front brake discs worn and lipped.

front brake pads look to be wearing low.

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish and crack.

rear brake discs worn and lipped.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 92,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid getting low in resorvior

Fail 19 Oct 2012 92,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid getting low in resorvior

Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,939 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,185 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,028 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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VK55 YHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK55 YHH, 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 VK55 YHH registered?

VK55 YHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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