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YB54 YEV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

199,920 mi
Last recorded199,920 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 199,920 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded

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

Offside seatbelt buckle shroud missing

The vehicle is presented for retest without a body . The rear wheel guards are fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 199,898 miles

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust silencers corroded

Nearside body mountings are corroded and holed and are in need of repair

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

Offside seatbelt buckle shroud missing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 199,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and are clunking offside and nearside ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 192,056 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 186,334 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 186,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 183,838 miles

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

exhaust silencers corroding

handbrake cables rusting

Fail 7 Aug 2014 183,630 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust silencers corroding

handbrake cables rusting

Pass 8 Aug 2013 162,852 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 162,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 137,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

h/brake cables beginning to corrode - exhaust heat shield corroded rear box

Fail 21 Jun 2012 137,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

h/brake cables beginning to corrode - exhaust heat shield corroded rear box

Pass 22 Jun 2011 113,369 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 80,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,311 miles

0sf tyre 2.5mm tread

flywheel juddering

rear pads low

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 YEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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