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162 NVW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,320 mi
Last recorded143,320 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration162 NVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 143,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 140,561 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 130,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,551 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 115,399 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,156 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,468 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 91,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,813 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 82,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,260 miles

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

centre stop light lens broken

Fail 6 Feb 2012 76,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop light lens broken

Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,039 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 70,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,337 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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162 NVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 162 NVW, 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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What year was 162 NVW registered?

162 NVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is 162 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 162 NVW 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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