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YJ55 DGX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,590 mi
Last recorded55,590 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 DGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 55,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 54,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,836 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,612 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 50,612 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,036 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,270 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,457 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,656 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,228 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 35,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,687 miles

all tyers perished/cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,562 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,127 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,421 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 12,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 6,232 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 DGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DGX, 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 YJ55 DGX registered?

YJ55 DGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is YJ55 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 DGX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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