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YM55 URF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,219 mi
Last recorded142,219 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 URF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 142,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 138,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 134,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 130,056 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 126,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 122,812 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 122,810 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 117,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 116,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 114,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 114,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,906 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 108,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,937 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,292 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,675 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 93,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,234 miles

Brake disc's starting to corrode

Nearside rear Reflector cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,406 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 88,406 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front mudflap loose

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,852 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,441 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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YM55 URF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM55 URF, 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 YM55 URF registered?

YM55 URF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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