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YG55 JZC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,696 mi
Last recorded114,696 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 JZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,696 miles

Corrosion over front and rear suspension components

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 111,842 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop lamp reduced output on the offside (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 109,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at offside rear flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside central brake light light intensity reduced

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 104,378 miles

Central stop lamp has poor output on the off side

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at the end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 100,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,501 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 88,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 82,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged from front to offside rear flexible hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 76,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 71,651 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 65,893 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 60,263 miles

Coolant level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 51,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,426 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,426 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,066 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,003 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,716 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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YG55 JZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

YG55 JZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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