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YN55 XAB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,991 mi
Last recorded47,991 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 47,991 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 46,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 46,281 miles

Exhaust system outer skins corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,477 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,993 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,565 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,250 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,909 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,034 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,208 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

undershields fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 17 Mar 2016 35,208 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

undershields fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,580 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,248 miles

Nearside front and Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,033 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear washer not working

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,594 miles

NOTE underguards prevent full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,282 miles

NOTE underguards prevent full in spection

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,960 miles

n/s front tyre cut outer tyre wall

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 XAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc 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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

YN55 XAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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