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YN55 UTE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,492 mi
Last recorded179,492 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 UTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 179,492 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 176,933 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 171,756 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 162,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 154,586 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 144,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 135,005 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 123,924 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 112,848 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,389 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,858 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,331 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 54,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,881 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,116 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

YN55 UTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is YN55 UTE safe to buy?

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Does YN55 UTE have outstanding finance?

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