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YN55 UTY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

170,714 mi
Last recorded170,714 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 UTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 170,714 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 170,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 158,505 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 147,989 miles

Both silencers corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 136,185 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 127,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust silencer casings corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 126,926 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 120,913 miles

Exhaust silencers corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2021 120,913 miles

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

Exhaust silencers corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2020 112,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 112,563 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable excessively frayed & weakened (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,238 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,199 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 100,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 98,070 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 90,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 71,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 46,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,132 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,018 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 UTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

YN55 UTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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