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WG55 YBH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

308,161 mi
Last recorded308,161 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 YBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 308,161 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to whole exhaust system but no leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2022 304,978 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 300,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 297,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 285,312 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 282,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 273,491 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 273,491 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 267,056 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 261,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake high

outer casing exhaust

Fail 3 Jan 2014 261,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake high

outer casing exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2012 250,843 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 236,344 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

no plate light condition

o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 219,435 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 219,435 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 207,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 198,575 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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WG55 YBH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WG55 YBH, 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 YBH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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