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YF55 BUV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

211,355 mi
Last recorded211,355 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 BUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 211,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 198,044 miles

Bottom covers fitted

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Lowered suspension fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 188,093 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake pad warning light on, but all pads replaced

lowering suspension components fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Dec 2022 188,093 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake pad warning light on, but all pads replaced

lowering suspension components fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 182,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 180,894 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 180,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle and components showing surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2019 173,814 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 173,814 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 164,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge showing wear

Nearside Rear shock showing corrosion

Offside Front tyre inner edge showing wear

brake pad warning light on

engine oil leak evident

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 May 2017 154,035 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 142,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,782 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 119,763 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 107,123 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 93,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,142 miles

all brake discs have some wear

Pass 18 Nov 2010 79,132 miles

rear brake discs and pads have some wear

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,444 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,526 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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YF55 BUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YF55 BUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF55 BUV registered?

YF55 BUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is YF55 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 BUV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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