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YB54 KBP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

201,496 mi
Last recorded201,496 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 KBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 201,496 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 nsf,osf (1.2.1 (f))

chip in screen

Pass 1 Nov 2024 200,064 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2024 200,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 198,323 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS mounting bolt snapped but sensor still holding in position with no movement (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer cover blown, obvious corroded below, not able to view full area corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint, just holding REPLACE SOON (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear cables at junction,corroded and parts worn through, REPLACE SOON (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 198,323 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS mounting bolt snapped but sensor still holding in position with no movement (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer cover blown, obvious corroded below, not able to view full area corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint, just holding REPLACE SOON (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear cables at junction,corroded and parts worn through, REPLACE SOON (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 198,296 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 195,013 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2022 195,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 193,182 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 193,182 miles

Central Front Inner Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 190,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 190,247 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 186,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 185,311 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 185,311 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 184,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s surface rust (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 184,786 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s mains at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (1.2.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s surface rust (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 181,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 178,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2014 166,694 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 152,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 140,399 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 125,528 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 111,797 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 97,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 83,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 78,989 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 78,439 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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YB54 KBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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