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YB54 GZY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

199,100 mi
Last recorded199,100 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 GZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 199,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses foggy

Fail 5 Feb 2026 199,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses foggy

Pass 29 Jan 2025 193,821 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Casing deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 29 Jan 2025 193,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Casing deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Feb 2024 188,862 miles

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 183,281 miles

both front tyres on 3.5mm

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 183,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres on 3.5mm

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 177,132 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 5 Feb 2021 170,434 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2021 170,434 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 164,867 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 25 Jan 2019 154,310 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

headlamp lenses becoming foggy

Pass 24 Jan 2018 143,270 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres on 3.5mm

center and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2017 131,955 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

tape over o/s/r lamp

Fail 4 Feb 2017 131,955 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

tape over o/s/r lamp

Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,119 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre on 3.7mm

Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 96,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,380 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 21 Feb 2013 86,380 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,441 miles

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

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

n/s/r seatbelt buckle casing broken

o/s/r lamp cluster cracked and repaired by tape

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,060 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,512 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,268 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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YB54 GZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 YB54 GZY, 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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YB54 GZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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