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YK55 HDX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

224,393 mi
Last recorded224,393 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 224,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 220,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat set up as a bed, unable to test

Fail 21 Feb 2025 220,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear seat set up as a bed, unable to test

Pass 6 Feb 2024 217,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 217,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 210,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 206,790 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 206,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 191,130 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 191,065 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 153,310 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 152,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

crack on windscreen outside off wiper sweeping area

Fail 15 Dec 2015 152,613 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2014 141,187 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 141,187 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 124,924 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Pass 14 Mar 2013 124,924 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Fail 28 Dec 2011 112,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 112,733 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 103,426 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated-child seat fitted to nearside front seat

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Fail 22 Jan 2011 103,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

airbag warning lamp illuminated-child seat fitted to nearside front seat

slight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,543 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 91,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,048 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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YK55 HDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YK55 HDX, 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 YK55 HDX registered?

YK55 HDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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