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YN55 UUE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 UUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,644 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 74,322 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,633 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 56,466 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,161 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 42,875 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,896 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 30,420 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 23,452 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 23,452 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,948 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,119 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 19,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,924 miles

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

near side front tyre has multiple cuts in thread

Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,978 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 15,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 14,164 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 12,534 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 10,935 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 UUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

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

Is YN55 UUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN55 UUE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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