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YC55 HZS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,976 mi
Last recorded184,976 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 HZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 184,976 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 182,026 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 179,742 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake travel is high

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 174,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 174,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 168,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 166,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 166,056 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 162,805 miles

Both wiper blades poor

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear near flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 162,801 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both wiper blades poor

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear near flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 157,103 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar slightly over to the right.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency just passed, offside parking brake lower effort than nearside.

Parking brakes cables have corrosion.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2018 152,549 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 150,428 miles

Exhaust Center And Rear Silencers Delaminating

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 144,018 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 138,255 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 138,255 miles

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

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 127,492 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 116,504 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,799 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 84,419 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,994 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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YC55 HZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YC55 HZS, 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 YC55 HZS registered?

YC55 HZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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