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YB54 HLM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,645 mi
Last recorded196,645 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 HLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 196,645 miles

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

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

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

exhaust has slight corrosion

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 29 Jun 2022 194,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

standard wheel fitted upon retest

Fail 21 Jun 2022 194,648 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both sides. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both sides. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 184,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CABLE FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

ROAD WHEELS PROTRUDE OUT FROM BODY

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 184,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CABLE FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

ROAD WHEELS PROTRUDE OUT FROM BODY

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 175,388 miles

advise exhaust corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2020 175,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

advise exhaust corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2019 171,385 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 169,202 miles

Stone chip to windscreen outside zone a

Pass 28 Apr 2017 167,449 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Stone chip to windscreen outside zone a

Pass 21 Apr 2016 166,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 164,804 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 164,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2014 161,516 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 161,516 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 152,199 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 152,199 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 143,945 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 143,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 138,816 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 121,653 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 121,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 97,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front jacking point crushed upwards.

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

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 97,271 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front jacking point crushed upwards.

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

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,173 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HLM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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