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YR55 PVJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,247 mi
Last recorded98,247 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 PVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 98,247 miles

Central Rear Exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NS and OS smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 97,329 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail/screw 205/65/16

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 97,329 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail/screw 205/65/16

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 95,253 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2024 95,253 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit SMOKE READING 2.33 LIMIT IS 0.85 EMISSIONS MACHINE ABORTED TEST (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2023 94,195 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working o/side door (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail/screw

Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,093 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 93,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,217 miles

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,282 miles

Exhaust back box skin peeling off

under body has slight corrosion rear

Fail 27 Jul 2020 89,282 miles

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

Exhaust back box skin peeling off

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

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,622 miles

advise exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,173 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,778 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,249 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,440 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,783 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 63,783 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,356 miles

unable to check various parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,325 miles

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,166 miles

slight weep from small end of o/s/f cv boot

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,224 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f cv boot starting to split on small end

unable to check various parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,597 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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YR55 PVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YR55 PVJ, 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 YR55 PVJ registered?

YR55 PVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is YR55 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 PVJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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