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YP55 ORJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

272,512 mi
Last recorded272,512 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ORJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 272,512 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 272,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 264,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 253,519 miles

exhaust center box deteriorated

exhaust rear heat shield loose

both rear tyres edgers wearing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 243,799 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2023 243,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2022 233,660 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 223,154 miles

Middle exhaust corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre bold

Fail 30 Mar 2021 223,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Middle exhaust corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre bold

Pass 24 Mar 2020 213,159 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 213,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 205,547 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 205,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2018 198,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust centre and back boxes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 193,193 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 193,152 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 183,920 miles

center brake light lens damaged

low pad warning light on dash illuminated but all pads new

power steering whining

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 183,898 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint all front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arms but rear facing bushes (2.4.G.2)

center brake light lens damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 166,608 miles

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

vehicle fully loaded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 166,608 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle fully loaded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 149,095 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 149,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 135,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 120,177 miles

slight play in front suspension rear bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2011 119,588 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in front suspension rear bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2010 100,843 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,870 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,752 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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YP55 ORJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORJ, 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.

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What year was YP55 ORJ registered?

YP55 ORJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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