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YK55 ZPV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,720 mi
Last recorded126,720 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 126,720 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 123,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 123,149 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 122,133 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 113,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,064 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 106,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 99,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 94,001 miles

Exhaust system corroded not blowing

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,350 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 87,350 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,364 miles

Exhaust middle and rear corroded not blowing

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,052 miles

Back box deteriorated not blowing

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,280 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

Fail 21 Sep 2015 68,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust back box deteriorated

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,982 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,132 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 44,293 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn (tread depths 3mm)

Nearside and offside rear discs pitted

Fail 13 Sep 2012 44,289 miles

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

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn (tread depths 3mm)

Nearside and offside rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,632 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,254 miles

Both rear outer brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,713 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,978 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 ZPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YK55 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

YK55 ZPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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