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Y55 JCM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,189 mi
Last recorded197,189 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 JCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 197,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 191,992 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 186,890 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 186,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light is dull (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 182,562 miles

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Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 182,455 miles

Position lamp not working both front lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front and rear wind deflectors underneath corroded, remove or replace

Pass 20 Apr 2022 178,324 miles

front and rear wind deflectors corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 178,324 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn play in link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front and rear wind deflectors corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 173,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 168,032 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 159,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 148,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded near flexi hoses ...cannot clearly see majority of pipes advise check (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides seem slightly weak (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak back of engine onto rack area

covers obscuring full inspection of underside etc

Fail 4 May 2018 148,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi hose / brake pipe mounting spring clip missing where pipe / flexi join in bracket area (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded near flexi hoses ...cannot clearly see majority of pipes advise check (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides seem slightly weak (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak back of engine onto rack area

covers obscuring full inspection of underside etc

Pass 18 Mar 2017 143,737 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 143,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 140,129 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 140,128 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 140,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

air con condenser fins distorted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 135,466 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsf brake flexi mounting clip missing at brake pipe union bracket (not chafing at this time)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 135,427 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsf brake flexi mounting clip missing at brake pipe union bracket (not chafing at this time)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 131,743 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 131,739 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre has cut close to cords

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on both edges

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 129,566 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2012 126,501 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 126,501 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 116,177 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 107,116 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,513 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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Y55 JCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y55 JCM, 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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Y55 JCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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