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YN55 UTH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,532 mi
Last recorded70,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 UTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 70,532 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion to under body and suspension components.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 66,661 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 66,661 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 65,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

general surface corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 64,197 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 62,030 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,842 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,023 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 60,021 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,909 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,282 miles

Spare tyre worn close to limits.

Wear to rear brake discs.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 34,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre worn close to limits.

Wear to rear brake discs.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,678 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,099 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,444 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 UTH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTH, 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 UTH registered?

YN55 UTH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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