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YX55 RCZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

117,939 mi
Last recorded117,939 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 RCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 117,939 miles

Brake pad warning light on but all brake pads are ok

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 117,939 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad warning light on but all brake pads are ok

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 111,630 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

Front All suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 105,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Center exhaust box corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front strut towers / inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Underside corrosion to front suspension components

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Where rear shocks bolt to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Underside corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 1 Aug 2024 105,978 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Center exhaust box corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front strut towers / inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Underside corrosion to front suspension components

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Where rear shocks bolt to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Underside corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2023 103,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint corroded / back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper / inner arch corroded where shock bolts to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper / inner arch corroded where shock bolts to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all components on vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 25 Jul 2023 103,793 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint corroded / back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper / inner arch corroded where shock bolts to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper / inner arch corroded where shock bolts to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all components on vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2022 103,014 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 100,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,618 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 98,297 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 98,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,411 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 94,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,100 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 82,100 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,273 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,189 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,921 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 59,850 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,387 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes to rear flexies corroding

exhaust box silencers corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front to rear brake pipes to rear flexies corroding

exhaust box silencers corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,655 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,656 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,533 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS LOW REAR TYRE TREADS LIFTING

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 RCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YX55 RCZ, 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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YX55 RCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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