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YN55 KZR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,719 mi
Last recorded119,719 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 119,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 115,070 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 115,070 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 108,009 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 108,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,489 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 99,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 9.3!!!! (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 91,193 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 90,430 miles

Nearside Front Cracks in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 84,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,902 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,696 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,459 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,527 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,644 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,020 miles

cambelt due

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,753 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear disks corroded & pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,458 miles

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

rear disks corroded & pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,862 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 KZR 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 82.6%.

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 KZR, 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 KZR registered?

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

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