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YG55 ECZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,919 mi
Last recorded183,919 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 ECZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 183,919 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 183,911 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 177,494 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to return

Pass 10 Apr 2024 168,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 168,067 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 166,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front inner arches rusty

centre exhaust poor condition

engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2022 166,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front inner arches rusty

centre exhaust poor condition

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2021 165,904 miles

Central exhaust skin corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 164,551 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2020 164,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both rear brake disc plates slightly corroded

Centre exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing bad on the inside edge

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Chaffing on anti roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 153,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,885 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 136,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 128,624 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 128,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 123,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,163 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,017 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 109,028 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 104,923 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 86,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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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YG55 ECZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG55 ECZ, 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 YG55 ECZ registered?

YG55 ECZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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