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YD55 ZXB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,989 mi
Last recorded99,989 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 ZXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 99,987 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust detached from rear box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 98,584 miles

Both front strut turrets corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Whole front subframe inc arms and hubs corroded

Whole rear subframe inc arms and hubs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 98,556 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front strut turrets corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Whole front subframe inc arms and hubs corroded

Whole rear subframe inc arms and hubs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,293 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2024 96,293 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt not pulling out correctly (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,210 miles

all tyre walls perishing

center exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

nearside inner cv boot perishing

nearside wiper blade starting to smear

offside outer cv boot perishing

screen chipped

slight corrosion on front subframe and suspension arms

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

slight corrosion starting in front inner top strut area

Fail 15 Mar 2023 93,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all tyre walls perishing

center exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

nearside inner cv boot perishing

nearside wiper blade starting to smear

offside outer cv boot perishing

screen chipped

slight corrosion on front subframe and suspension arms

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

slight corrosion starting in front inner top strut area

Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,065 miles

both front inner wing top strut area have slight corrosion

center exhaust silencer skin in poor condition

offside front & rear tyre walls perishing

offside outer cv boot perishing

slight corrosion on all suspension components

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar d bush

windscreen chipped in zone b

Fail 3 Mar 2022 90,064 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner wing top strut area have slight corrosion

center exhaust silencer skin in poor condition

offside front & rear tyre walls perishing

offside outer cv boot perishing

slight corrosion on all suspension components

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar d bush

windscreen chipped in zone b

Pass 17 Mar 2021 85,290 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,656 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,348 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 80,348 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,571 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,414 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,605 miles

advise nearside and offside rear spring rubbers.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,354 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 59,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,218 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 42,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,884 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,202 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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YD55 ZXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 YD55 ZXB, 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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YD55 ZXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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