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YN55 UTZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

134,716 mi
Last recorded134,716 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 134,716 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

near side rear shock absorber signs of a leak

Fail 12 Feb 2026 134,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

near side rear shock absorber signs of a leak

Pass 18 Feb 2025 132,540 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 132,540 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont clasp (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 130,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall heavily cracked close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system poor condition

wear in o/s/f drive shaft

Fail 10 Feb 2024 130,032 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall heavily cracked close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system poor condition

wear in o/s/f drive shaft

Pass 14 Feb 2023 128,144 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

near side rear tyre has age related cracks on inside side wall

Fail 14 Feb 2023 128,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

near side rear tyre has age related cracks on inside side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2022 125,947 miles

center and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,450 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 124,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,935 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 122,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,842 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

drivers seat belt frayed

near side front tyre side wall damage

off side front lower ball joint dust cover split

off side rear alloy wheel rim distorted inner face

Fail 24 Jan 2019 118,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

near side front tyre side wall damage

off side front lower ball joint dust cover split

off side rear alloy wheel rim distorted inner face

Pass 18 Jan 2018 111,519 miles

center exhaust silencer poor condition

off side front cv gaiter has a pin hole in it

Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,366 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 107,366 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,993 miles

F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 100,993 miles

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

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON?

F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 96,333 miles

CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK N/S.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,333 miles

CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK N/S.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 89,001 miles

DAMAGE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WEBBING.OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,001 miles

DAMAGE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WEBBING.OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 26 Jan 2013 69,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 69,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 53,597 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 53,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,088 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,120 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 36,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,315 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 18 Nov 2009 29,313 miles

Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,564 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 UTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTZ, 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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YN55 UTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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