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YN55 XAE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,842 mi
Last recorded69,842 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 XAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 69,842 miles

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

coil overs fitted , ok

Pass 5 Sep 2024 67,293 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 63,509 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 63,509 miles

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

Coolant leak from front to rear water pipes ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,668 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Coolant leak Medio section ,feed heat pipes to rear. ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Non obligatory stop light lens slightly insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2021 50,967 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,159 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 44,159 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Brake servo inoperative vac pipes splits (1.1.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,691 miles

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

surface corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2019 41,691 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,390 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 39,388 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,032 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front backing plate corroded

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to the steering rack (2.3.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust outer skin is corroded heavily

Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,252 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 31,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,679 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 21,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 19,477 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 19,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake stiff

Pass 12 Dec 2012 17,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 13,749 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 10,318 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 6,332 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 4,479 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 XAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

YN55 XAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is YN55 XAE safe to buy?

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