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YM54 KOU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,524 mi
Last recorded82,524 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 KOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 82,524 miles

subframes age related corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2026 82,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

subframes age related corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2024 81,913 miles

Central centre box outer skin corroding

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

Rear back box outer skin corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,255 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 79,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 75,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,037 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,571 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,816 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 63,816 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,650 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,856 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,700 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,006 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 47,006 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 43,763 miles

centre silencer corroding

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,763 miles

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

centre silencer corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2011 39,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,014 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,221 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,636 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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YM54 KOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM54 KOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM54 KOU registered?

YM54 KOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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