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YH55 OEW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,550 mi
Last recorded189,550 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 OEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 189,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection adult belt

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Oct 2016 189,197 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play or steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball pin split (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball pin boot cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm back bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm back bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

centre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection adult belt

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 173,810 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower ball pin boots cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre and rear box exhaust outer skin corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2015 173,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower ball pin boots cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre and rear box exhaust outer skin corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2014 155,680 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

cover over floor obscuring some brake pipes components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 142,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 142,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 125,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 110,064 miles

Offside anti roll bar collar cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2011 110,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside anti roll bar collar cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2010 92,680 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 92,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,040 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 71,040 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,522 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 OEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

YH55 OEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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