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YN55 UTW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

293,630 mi
Last recorded293,630 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 293,630 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 277,808 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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 11 Mar 2024 260,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm - 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Centre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm - 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear at rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 249,780 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 249,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 247,196 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 247,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 241,617 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 237,395 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 230,357 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 211,026 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 193,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 178,883 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 162,668 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 139,976 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 116,149 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,540 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,876 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 31,049 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

YN55 UTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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