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YH05 SSZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 SSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 108,675 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 104,296 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 98,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 93,478 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 87,191 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 82,437 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 79,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,456 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,803 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,163 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,260 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,486 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,272 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,687 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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YH05 SSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH05 SSZ, 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

How do I check the history of YH05 SSZ?

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What year was YH05 SSZ registered?

YH05 SSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is YH05 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 SSZ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH05 SSZ have outstanding finance?

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