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YP55 ZNX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,712 mi
Last recorded146,712 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ZNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 146,712 miles

Exhaust middle box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 130,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 130,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 115,707 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

dual mass noisy

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 115,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cut in side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

dual mass noisy

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 105,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 98,998 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,899 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,435 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,026 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,886 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 61,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,728 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YP55 ZNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

YP55 ZNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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