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YE55 UCD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

240,680 mi
Last recorded240,680 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 UCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 240,680 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2023 240,675 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 234,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 234,812 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 234,802 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 229,423 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 229,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 213,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 207,798 miles

Central Rear propshaft bearings worn

brake pad warning light on

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2017 207,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (d) bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (d) bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear propshaft bearings worn

brake pad warning light on

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 187,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (where visible) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly misshaped

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (where visible) (5.2.6)

brake pad lamp illuminated

propshaft rear bearing deteriorated slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2016 187,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (where visible) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly misshaped

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (where visible) (5.2.6)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pad lamp illuminated

propshaft rear bearing deteriorated slightly

top up engine oil before emissions testing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 169,100 miles

Rear prop shaft bearing deteriorated just met requirements

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

centre & rear exhaust silencer skins deteriorated slightly

Fail 23 Dec 2015 168,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear prop shaft bearing deteriorated just met requirements

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

centre & rear exhaust silencer skins deteriorated slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2015 150,044 miles

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

brake fluid level slightly low

brake pad warning light on

middle & rear section of exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 150,044 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

brake pad warning light on

middle & rear section of exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 142,513 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 142,513 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 128,702 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 111,241 miles

rear sceen wash not working

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,105 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 62,715 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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YE55 UCD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YE55 UCD, 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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YE55 UCD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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