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YJ55 DDU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,746 mi
Last recorded39,746 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 DDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 39,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 39,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 38,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 37,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 35,436 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,999 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,660 miles

wipers poor

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,294 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,226 miles

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

OSR tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,195 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm , n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,056 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,571 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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YJ55 DDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YJ55 DDU, 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

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What year was YJ55 DDU registered?

YJ55 DDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is YJ55 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 DDU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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