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YB55 RCV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

212,227 mi
Last recorded212,227 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 RCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 212,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 206,434 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 198,510 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 189,930 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 181,263 miles

small pinhole in o/s cv boot

Pass 20 Jul 2021 173,520 miles

Offside Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s wiper

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 20 Jul 2021 173,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing unable to retrieve from rear seat/bed (7.1.2 (d))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s wiper

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2020 162,689 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 154,817 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 151,417 miles

front tyres close to 1.6mm

Fail 3 Jul 2018 151,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres close to 1.6mm

Pass 15 Jun 2017 148,436 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 144,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 139,205 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 131,977 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 131,956 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,966 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

non-standerd road wheels fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2012 115,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front brake binding slightly

non standard headlamps fitted

non standard road wheels fitted

rear silencer corroded

tow bar electrics will be part of the Mot test next year

Fail 19 Jun 2012 115,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

non standard headlamps fitted

non standard road wheels fitted

rear silencer corroded

tow bar electrics will be part of the Mot test next year

Pass 29 Jun 2011 104,645 miles

nearside front tyre rubbing on plastic wheel arch

non standard headlamps fitted

non standard road wheels fitted

offside rear tyre rubbing on rear of wheel arch

offside rear tyre split on the inside

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,236 miles

advise rear brake check,pads may need replacing

Fail 2 Jul 2010 93,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear brake check,pads may need replacing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,875 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 RCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

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

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