2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YF55 BVB
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 209,652 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 BVB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 209,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 BVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (YF55 BVB) between December 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YF55 BVB Mileage History
- 04/12/200872,374 mi
- 08/12/200995,544 mi+23,170 mi
- 09/12/2010113,243 mi+17,699 mi
- 08/12/2011133,551 mi+20,308 mi
- 08/01/2013138,752 mi+5,201 mi
- 09/01/2013138,735 mi-17 mi
- 06/03/2014141,638 mi+2,903 mi
- 24/02/2015150,689 mi+9,051 mi
- 17/08/2016163,034 mi+12,345 mi
- 11/08/2017173,100 mi+10,066 mi
- 12/08/2017173,102 mi+2 mi
- 07/09/2018182,349 mi+9,247 mi
- 14/09/2018182,349 mi
- 11/09/2019192,304 mi+9,955 mi
- 12/09/2019192,304 mi
- 21/09/2020197,969 mi+5,665 mi
- 27/09/2021201,723 mi+3,754 mi
- 01/10/2021201,752 mi+29 mi
- 01/12/2022203,468 mi+1,716 mi
- 19/12/2022203,475 mi+7 mi
- 19/12/2022203,475 mi
- 25/11/2023205,281 mi+1,806 mi
- 16/12/2024207,714 mi+2,433 mi
- 09/12/2025209,652 mi+1,938 mi
Average of roughly 8,069 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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