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YX55 FSA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,617 mi
Last recorded129,617 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 FSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,135 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 112,135 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,564 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,563 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,762 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 45,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,618 miles

ELECTRICAL CABLE HANGING DOWN REAR

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

O/S/REAR AIR SUSPENSION LEAKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,611 miles

exhaust not correctly fitted in front mount

Fail 15 Aug 2007 20,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust not correctly fitted in front mount

Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,504 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 6,504 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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YX55 FSA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YX55 FSA, 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 YX55 FSA registered?

YX55 FSA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is YX55 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX55 FSA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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