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YD55 ZXE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,987 mi
Last recorded126,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 126,987 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 124,607 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 124,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 121,607 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 118,186 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 113,200 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 113,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 110,318 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 107,596 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,726 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,952 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Off side rear seat belt buckle damaged

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,893 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges of tread.

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Minor damage to rear bumper. Under-trays fitted.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 84,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres wearing on outer tread areas

exhaust system deteriorated

rear bumper slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,246 miles

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,161 miles

front and rear tyres perished and nail in drivers rear tread

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,680 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 59,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare wheel differnt size

surface corrosion on all brake discs

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,260 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 58,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both side rear brakes unable to inspect

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,790 miles

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

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 ZXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YD55 ZXE, 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 YD55 ZXE registered?

YD55 ZXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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