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YN55 UUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

181,768 mi
Last recorded181,768 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 UUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 181,768 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 177,579 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 175,572 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 160,715 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 160,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 143,657 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 128,286 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 128,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,380 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake back plates corroded

front rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

nearside front seat belt cover slightly damaged

nearside front tyre close to wear indicators

rear shock covers corroded

rear upper spring mounts corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,764 miles

All tyres close to limit and worn uneven

Drivers seat worn

Front anti roll bar bushes and links worn

Front brake back plates corroded

Front subframe corroded and hidden with lower cover

Nearside front inner cv gaiter perished and leaking slightly

Nearside front lower seat belt receiver slightly damaged (cover missing )

Offside front lower bottom ball joint gaiter split

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Rear floor corroded but not excessive

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Rear shock covers corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 106,764 miles

All tyres close to limit and worn uneven

Drivers seat worn

Front anti roll bar bushes and links worn

Front brake back plates corroded

Front subframe corroded and hidden with lower cover

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner cv gaiter perished and leaking slightly

Nearside front lower seat belt receiver slightly damaged (cover missing )

Offside front lower bottom ball joint gaiter split

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Rear floor corroded but not excessive

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Rear shock covers corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,847 miles

drivers seat worn

front and rear discs corroded

front bottom ball joints gaiters split

front sub frame corroded slightly

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

rear shock covers corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,636 miles

Drivers seat worn

Front arb link arms worn

Front tyres close to limit

Front wishbone bushes slightly worn

Rear shock covers corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,100 miles

All tyres close to limit

Offside front inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,123 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear brake pads worn thin

rear tyres close to limit

service light on

winter tyre fitted to nearside front

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,385 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,251 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,808 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2012 54,808 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,634 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2011 45,634 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,228 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,761 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,841 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 UUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UUB, 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 UUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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