2005 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · YF55 BUV
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 224,909 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 BUV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 224,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 BUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (YF55 BUV) between October 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
YF55 BUV Mileage History
- 22/10/200849,526 mi
- 07/10/200965,444 mi+15,918 mi
- 18/11/201079,132 mi+13,688 mi
- 18/01/201179,142 mi+10 mi
- 16/01/201293,120 mi+13,978 mi
- 16/01/201293,120 mi
- 16/01/2013107,123 mi+14,003 mi
- 20/01/2014119,763 mi+12,640 mi
- 27/01/2014119,782 mi+19 mi
- 16/04/2015133,176 mi+13,394 mi
- 12/04/2016142,094 mi+8,918 mi
- 09/05/2017154,035 mi+11,941 mi
- 16/05/2018164,459 mi+10,424 mi
- 24/05/2019173,814 mi+9,355 mi
- 24/05/2019173,814 mi
- 28/10/2020180,755 mi+6,941 mi
- 23/11/2020180,894 mi+139 mi
- 26/11/2021182,826 mi+1,932 mi
- 20/12/2022188,093 mi+5,267 mi
- 22/12/2022188,093 mi
- 22/12/2023198,044 mi+9,951 mi
- 23/12/2024211,355 mi+13,311 mi
- 23/12/2025224,909 mi+13,554 mi
Average of roughly 10,215 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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