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YT55 XAO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

161,118 mi
Last recorded161,118 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 161,118 miles

under trays fitted covering major components

Fail 11 Mar 2025 161,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 2 Feb 2024 161,051 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 161,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 160,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front coil spring seated incorrectly but secure

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 160,625 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front coil spring seated incorrectly but secure

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 159,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skins on both silencers loose ans corroded. Not leaking exhaust gases at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2020 155,599 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 149,685 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 148,088 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 148,088 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 147,503 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 147,498 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 146,655 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 146,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 143,081 miles

all four brake discs are lipped & worn

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 136,696 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 136,696 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 119,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 119,920 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,602 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 102,602 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,628 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,734 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 49,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,022 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 XAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

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

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