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YN55 KZA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,460 mi
Last recorded88,460 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/65x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/65x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,754 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 82,386 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,697 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 76,801 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 76,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65x16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished on inner sidewall. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/65x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and lower on inner edge. 225/65x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/65x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/65x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/65x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 69,097 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear tyres worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/65x16C

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,225 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear tyres worn to approximately 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/65x16C

Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,824 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 53,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,077 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,551 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,484 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 32,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,028 miles

Full length undertrays fitted

NSF DUNLOP 205/65R16C 3-2-3

NSR DUNLOP 205/65R16C 3-4-5

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

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

OSF DUNLOP 205/65R16C 3-2-3

OSR DUNLOP 205/65R16C 4-5-5

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

slight knocking from lower steering column joint

Fail 1 Sep 2008 23,028 miles

Full length undertrays fitted

NSF DUNLOP 205/65R16C 3-2-3

NSR DUNLOP 205/65R16C 3-4-5

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OSF DUNLOP 205/65R16C 3-2-3

OSR DUNLOP 205/65R16C 4-5-5

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight knocking from lower steering column joint

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 KZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 YN55 KZA, 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 KZA registered?

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

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