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YT55 NKL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,197 mi
Last recorded224,197 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 NKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 224,197 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 210,095 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 190,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 190,391 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 173,742 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 173,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2020 168,599 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 168,599 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 157,837 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 157,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 150,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 136,993 miles

Exhaust silencers heavily corroded but not leaking exhaust gas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to first flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire bracket insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to first flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 136,993 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust silencers heavily corroded but not leaking exhaust gas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to first flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire bracket insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to first flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 124,302 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 124,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 113,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 101,517 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,982 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 74,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,559 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 62,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,138 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,455 miles

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

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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YT55 NKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YT55 NKL, 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 YT55 NKL registered?

YT55 NKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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