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YN55 KYG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,890 mi
Last recorded194,890 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 KYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 194,890 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 183,690 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 177,189 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 162,661 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 155,823 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 155,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 149,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 139,585 miles

exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 126,361 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 115,185 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 99,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 99,521 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,899 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,280 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 76,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,817 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 63,817 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 51,583 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 51,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,207 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 KYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KYG, 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 YN55 KYG registered?

YN55 KYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YN55 KYG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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