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YJ55 FHF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,202 mi
Last recorded74,202 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 FHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 74,202 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 27 Jun 2025 72,823 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s & N/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & N/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s & N/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & N/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 71,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,365 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 68,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,857 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,188 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,506 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 55,506 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,736 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,704 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,643 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 21,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 21,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,245 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,445 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,445 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 FHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FHF, 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 FHF registered?

YJ55 FHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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