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YH55 OEV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,954 mi
Last recorded138,954 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 OEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 138,954 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats ()

Fail 21 Jun 2023 138,953 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats ()

Pass 8 Jun 2022 129,020 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear most seats ()

Fail 8 Jun 2022 129,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear most seats ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 118,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 118,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 104,350 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 104,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Casing has sharp edges. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 88,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a deep cut & Damage to outer side and is slightly thinner on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly more on inner edge

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 67,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a deep cut & Damage to outer side and is slightly thinner on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly more on inner edge

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,253 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,252 miles

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,590 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,184 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 30,184 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,890 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,949 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 27,949 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 25,876 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,504 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 OEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

YH55 OEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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