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YR55 PVV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,562 mi
Last recorded150,562 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 PVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 150,562 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 150,491 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre touching inner flitch

Pass 28 Oct 2024 144,069 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Nov 2023 137,271 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 131,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 131,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 126,394 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,029 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,447 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,092 miles

both front ball joints dust covers deteriorated but not allowing excess dirt in

both front tyres on 3mm close to legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,812 miles

engine wet with oil

Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,944 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,527 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,266 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,964 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 53,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 45,107 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Collars cracked on front anti roll bar.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,716 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 PVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,895cc 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 YR55 PVV, 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 YR55 PVV registered?

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

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