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YN55 USH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,651 mi
Last recorded61,651 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 USH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 61,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corner of bumper taped up but not likely to cause injury

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 60,711 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,957 miles

Nearside Front corner of bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog/spot lamp not working

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,238 miles

Nearside Front corner of bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog/spot lamp not working

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but taped up

Nearside Front spot light not working

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but taped up

Nearside Front spot light not working

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but taped up

Nearside Front spot light not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,563 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 54,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance reading nsf 270 osf 230 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 51,603 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance reading nsf 270 osf 230 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,265 miles

Nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls are perishing

Rear exhaust back box is deteriotated

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,855 miles

Nearside Front door possible intermitant opening fault advise new lock/latch

Rear back box corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 46,855 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear back box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,219 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,897 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,901 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,762 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 33,762 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,341 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,031 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 USH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 USH, 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 USH registered?

YN55 USH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is YN55 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN55 USH 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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