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YR55 YOP

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,956 mi
Last recorded146,956 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 146,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 146,955 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 133,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 128,742 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 122,620 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 122,286 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 122,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside number plate lights inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,342 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 112,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,396 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2018 104,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,620 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 102,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rear silencers corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,374 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,768 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 YOP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YOP, 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 YOP registered?

YR55 YOP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 YOP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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