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YX55 FSG

2005 Volkswagen Minibus

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,105 mi
Last recorded50,105 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Minibus48,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 FSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,105 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged 1st row near door (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 50,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 1st ROW BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged 1st row near door (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,115 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess fraying (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,748 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 47,748 miles

Front Emissions not tested pipe (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe insecure (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,734 miles

emission not tested exhaust leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 45,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe insecure (7.1.2)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

emission not tested exhaust leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,133 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,102 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,114 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,268 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,674 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2006 7,702 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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YX55 FSG is a 2005 Volkswagen Minibus in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 48,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX55 FSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YX55 FSG registered?

YX55 FSG is a 2005 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YX55 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX55 FSG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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