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YN55 KZH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

119,411 mi
Last recorded119,411 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 KZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 119,411 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 116,449 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 113,524 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 113,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 110,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 106,594 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 106,594 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 102,965 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 102,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded just above rear of front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2020 102,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe/front side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front steering/suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2020 102,125 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe/front side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front steering/suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 99,210 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,522 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 93,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both osf and osr tyres distorted

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2017 84,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both rear (5.2.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both osf and osr tyres distorted

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,594 miles

n/s/r tyre cut/no plys showing

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,270 miles

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

rear lights slightly dim

Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,683 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 56,976 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,976 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Sep 2010 46,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,815 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,702 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyre treads getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,979 miles

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

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 KZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZH, 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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YN55 KZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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