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YN55 KXJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,672 mi
Last recorded103,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 KXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 103,672 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 101,020 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 99,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,265 miles

Offside Rear Park break requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Jun 2021 94,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 89,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 85,759 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding on close to excessive

washers weak

Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding on close to excessive

washers weak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,931 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear box poor condition

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 21 Jun 2016 74,526 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear box poor condition

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,902 miles

jacking damage to offside rear outer sill

rear ehaust box poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,496 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,451 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,951 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,694 miles

damage to o/s rear sill

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,021 miles

corrosion to power steering fluid pipe going into rack

damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise rear brake discs are rusty and pitted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 39,093 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise rear brake discs are rusty and pitted

Pass 16 May 2009 32,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,554 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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YN55 KXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YN55 KXJ, 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 YN55 KXJ registered?

YN55 KXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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