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ER53 NTS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,519 mi
Last recorded223,519 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER53 NTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 223,519 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Oct 2020 222,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 222,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 212,242 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 212,232 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 199,144 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 184,860 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 184,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 174,737 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 174,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning lamp flashing

traction control light present

Pass 28 Aug 2015 172,799 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 172,795 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 166,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting very low on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres getting very low on inner edges

exhaust system corroding and deterioating

n/s o/s bottom ball joint gaiters perishing and splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2014 166,108 miles

both front tyres getting very low on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres getting very low on inner edges

exhaust system corroding and deterioating

n/s o/s bottom ball joint gaiters perishing and splitting

Pass 23 Aug 2013 153,386 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 149,782 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

leisure battery insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2012 149,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

leisure battery insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2011 142,186 miles

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2011 142,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2010 134,039 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn.

unable to see rear inside brake pads to check for wear.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 133,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake warning light on.

rear brake discs slightly worn.

unable to see rear inside brake pads to check for wear.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 125,815 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 125,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 105,609 miles

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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ER53 NTS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ER53 NTS, 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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ER53 NTS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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