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YM54 KPJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,956 mi
Last recorded206,956 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 KPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 206,956 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 206,851 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 196,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 182,689 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 5 Jan 2013 182,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Jan 2012 166,542 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f seat belt buckle damaged but function not impaired.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 166,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f seat belt buckle damaged but function not impaired.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 134,522 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Apr 2010 134,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Apr 2009 112,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 112,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,502 miles

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

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

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 KPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KPJ, 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 YM54 KPJ registered?

YM54 KPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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