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Y555 MRG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

275,747 mi
Last recorded275,747 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 MRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 275,747 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2024 275,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 272,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 269,904 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 21 Sep 2022 269,902 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 27 Sep 2021 266,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 262,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 254,364 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 254,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 241,627 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 229,502 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 229,502 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 213,162 miles

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 16 Sep 2016 213,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2015 198,091 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front inner cv joint rubber gaiter perished

Pass 3 Nov 2014 178,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust boxes deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2014 178,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid down

exhaust boxes deteriorated

inner rear brake pads appear very low ,check when doing tyre and or springs

n/s/r tyre also bald on edge has failed on cut

Fail 2 Nov 2013 165,035 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Droplinks slight play

Front ball joints boots cracked

Front lower arm bushes soft

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 165,035 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Droplinks slight play

Front ball joints boots cracked

Front lower arm bushes soft

Pass 26 Oct 2012 143,659 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2012 143,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2011 124,397 miles

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

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

inner brake pads approaching wear sensors

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2010 103,702 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 103,287 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 80,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre tread very low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 80,699 miles

Spare tyre tread very low

Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,354 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)

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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Y555 MRG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y555 MRG, 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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Y555 MRG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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