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AO55 NWR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

286,298 mi
Last recorded286,298 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 NWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 286,298 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 284,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 284,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 281,554 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 278,498 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 278,498 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 275,191 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 275,191 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 272,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 272,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged cut in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 270,125 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 265,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 265,416 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 257,916 miles

underbody trim fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2017 257,916 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

underbody trim fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 242,940 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 225,430 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 208,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 191,007 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 190,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 174,864 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 152,233 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 152,233 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 128,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front numberplate cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2010 128,316 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 99,612 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,978 miles

slight steerig judder from lock to lock

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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AO55 NWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO55 NWR, 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 AO55 NWR registered?

AO55 NWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AO55 NWR safe to buy?

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