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YT55 NKM

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,571 mi
Last recorded150,571 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 NKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 150,571 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 150,563 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 150,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 137,622 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,099 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 123,905 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 144,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 114,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 103,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,189 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,089 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 81,996 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jan 2011 71,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,139 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,816 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,816 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,057 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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YT55 NKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

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

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