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YT55 XAX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

227,728 mi
Last recorded227,728 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 227,728 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 227,726 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 223,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 219,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 216,965 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 216,955 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 213,723 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 213,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 209,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 209,965 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 206,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 206,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 199,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 190,209 miles

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components & to front sub-frame

Fuel tank wet-No leaks found at time of test

Handbrake lever shroud loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise Replacement (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened With lipping (3.5.1i)

Spare wheel/tyre worn 3mm & with excess corrosion to wheel

Fail 13 Sep 2017 190,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape-Tread(s) distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components & to front sub-frame

Fuel tank wet-No leaks found at time of test

Handbrake lever shroud loose

Oil lamp to dash at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise Replacement (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened With lipping (3.5.1i)

Spare wheel/tyre worn 3mm & with excess corrosion to wheel

Pass 15 Sep 2016 180,788 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 170,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and middle (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 162,891 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 150,762 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 150,711 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 141,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 131,408 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 121,118 miles

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 8 Sep 2009 112,832 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 112,832 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 90,948 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 XAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

YT55 XAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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