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YM54 KOJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

158,732 mi
Last recorded158,732 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 KOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 158,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upto rear flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to rear flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 158,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upto rear flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to rear flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 152,566 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 152,336 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 149,577 miles

Battery clamp missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spotting to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 148,795 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 147,668 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer gaiter has minor seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Becoming very corroded ( front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Becoming very corroded ( front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spotting to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2021 146,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has a minor seepage of grease

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 146,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has a minor seepage of grease

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 145,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 144,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM .. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 144,477 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM .. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 143,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 143,880 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 143,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front both on boarder line needs attention asap (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear and offside rear outer tyre walls perished

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 138,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wishbone hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wishbone hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 138,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wishbone hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wishbone hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 135,728 miles

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

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

nearside front wishbone bush has medium play

offside front wishbone bush has medium play

Pass 20 Jan 2014 131,019 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 131,018 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 125,375 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 121,184 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 121,184 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 107,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 84,832 miles

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

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

rear number plate light dim o/s/r

Fail 16 Jan 2010 84,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear number plate light dim o/s/r

Pass 3 Jan 2009 66,256 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 31 Dec 2008 66,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Feb 2008 50,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 50,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YM54 KOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YM54 KOJ, 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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YM54 KOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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