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YN54 WHD

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,566 mi
Last recorded145,566 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 WHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 145,566 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2025 145,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2024 136,106 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 127,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 119,209 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 119,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 116,389 miles

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust silencer box deteriorated

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 111,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 108,934 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2020 108,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 103,195 miles

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 11 Jan 2018 95,741 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,688 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,753 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,025 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear brake slightly sticking.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 68,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear brake slightly sticking.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 68,102 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake pads geting low

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,163 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 60,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,418 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,417 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,605 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,345 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2008 27,345 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

rear pads low 85% worn

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,306 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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YN54 WHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YN54 WHD, 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 YN54 WHD registered?

YN54 WHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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