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WG55 YAO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

239,992 mi
Last recorded239,992 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 YAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 239,992 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 238,352 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 237,687 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 237,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 236,953 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Back box sleeve corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 233,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 229,573 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 229,561 miles

Emissions not tested boost leak problem and glow plug warning light flashing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with hazard lights (4.5.4 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working only comes on with hazard lights (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 229,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 229,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 222,765 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pads warning light on

centre exhaust casing corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 222,764 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed brake pad wear sensor (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pads warning light on

centre exhaust casing corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 221,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 210,208 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Small tear in osr tyre not down to chords

Pass 11 Mar 2014 200,205 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 200,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer outer casing slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 192,973 miles

second hand nearside wiper arm fitted at time of retest and is becoming worn

Fail 12 Mar 2013 192,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 180,628 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside front brake pad warning wire cut

Offside rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Offside wiper blade starting not to clear effectively

Fail 9 Mar 2012 180,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside front brake pad warning wire cut

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated + wearing edges

Offside rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Offside wiper blade starting not to clear effectively

Pass 10 Feb 2011 169,035 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 140,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 140,839 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 121,548 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 121,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WG55 YAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WG55 YAO, 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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WG55 YAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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