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YN55 UTU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,603 mi
Last recorded56,603 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 UTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,603 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,943 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,162 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 28,162 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

headlamps on highest setting

one segment of hi-level brake light inop.

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 UTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTU, 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

How do I check the history of YN55 UTU?

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What year was YN55 UTU registered?

YN55 UTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is YN55 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN55 UTU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN55 UTU have outstanding finance?

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