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YN55 KYZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,181 mi
Last recorded105,181 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 105,181 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both o/s/r and n/s/r have just started to weep a little oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 102,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 100,691 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 98,327 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread and hard on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just starting leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 96,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle very low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread and hard on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just starting leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,184 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 93,184 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,088 miles

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

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,076 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides front wishbones rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,959 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 81,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,261 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 64,261 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,915 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 58,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2013 47,178 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,007 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2010 19,437 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 8,363 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 KYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

YN55 KYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is YN55 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN55 KYZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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