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YN54 WHT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,179 mi
Last recorded130,179 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 WHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,179 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 127,984 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,771 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 124,771 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 118,993 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 11 Jan 2022 118,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear seats removed

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,856 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 117,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,201 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 112,201 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,455 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,168 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,234 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,216 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,718 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 16,746 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,648 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 18,220 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,894 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,102 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 WHT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WHT, 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 YN54 WHT registered?

YN54 WHT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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