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YN54 WGO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,742 mi
Last recorded82,742 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 WGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 82,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2026 82,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2025 78,415 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 78,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 76,668 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 76,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 67,040 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 64,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,808 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,952 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 61,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,771 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,174 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,583 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,511 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,298 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 41,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,642 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,904 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,759 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,135 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,250 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,264 miles

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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YN54 WGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc 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 YN54 WGO, 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

How do I check the history of YN54 WGO?

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What year was YN54 WGO registered?

YN54 WGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is YN54 WGO safe to buy?

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