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WR55 JYF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,616 mi
Last recorded143,616 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 JYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 143,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 140,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 139,790 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 139,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 128,713 miles

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

Unable tom open side slide door

Fail 5 Sep 2022 128,489 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable tom open side slide door

Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,529 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 117,158 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,048 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 107,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,684 miles

Drivers door stop broken.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 90,031 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 89,917 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 83,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,151 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 77,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 54,419 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front inner and outer drive shaft boot clips poor

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,633 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,204 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,633 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 26,633 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,347 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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WR55 JYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WR55 JYF, 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 WR55 JYF registered?

WR55 JYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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