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YN55 KYT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,252 mi
Last recorded86,252 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 KYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 86,252 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 86,248 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 82,615 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 82,615 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,353 miles

advise exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 79,348 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise exhaust silencers outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 76,894 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,243 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 74,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 70,202 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 70,202 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,908 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,179 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 61,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,183 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,174 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,956 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,785 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 34,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,255 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 KYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KYT, 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 KYT registered?

YN55 KYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is YN55 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN55 KYT shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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