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YP55 HDK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

230,996 mi
Last recorded230,996 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 HDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 230,996 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 228,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 223,595 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 213,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 200,978 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 190,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2019 176,604 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 176,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 160,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 160,787 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 145,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,419 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front both sides (2.4.G.2)

number plate light dim

rear box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 117,411 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,331 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 89,138 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 80,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pin hole in nearside front drive boot

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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YP55 HDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YP55 HDK, 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 YP55 HDK registered?

YP55 HDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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