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YB55 RBY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

215,867 mi
Last recorded215,867 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 RBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 215,867 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 215,864 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 197,641 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 197,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 174,914 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 157,116 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 157,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

brake warning light syaying on

o/s/f window not fully closing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 141,590 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 124,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 124,716 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 106,611 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 106,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 88,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,099 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,328 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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YB55 RBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB55 RBY, 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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What year was YB55 RBY registered?

YB55 RBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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