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YH55 HXP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,107 mi
Last recorded214,107 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 214,107 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 203,670 miles

Front Subframe showing signs of corrosion.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 9 Oct 2024 203,669 miles

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

Front Subframe showing signs of corrosion.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 194,350 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2023 194,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2022 185,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 180,385 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 180,369 miles

Brake performance not tested rear caliper faulty (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 174,175 miles

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 168,747 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 168,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 162,935 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 162,935 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 155,871 miles

Ball joint has slight play both rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 155,871 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Ball joint has slight play both rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 149,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 141,935 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 141,935 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 137,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 132,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 128,907 miles

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 15 Sep 2011 125,044 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance would benefit from attention

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 125,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 119,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 112,358 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 98,246 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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YH55 HXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH55 HXP, 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 YH55 HXP registered?

YH55 HXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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