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YN55 XAJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,935 mi
Last recorded68,935 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 XAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 68,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,634 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 67,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 65,608 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 62,464 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,154 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Into steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,105 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge wear on tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,333 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 54,836 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,107 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,305 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,507 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,312 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,262 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 16,051 miles

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

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 XAJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

YN55 XAJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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