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GY53 NES

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,713 mi
Last recorded137,713 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 NES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 137,713 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 136,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 132,996 miles

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 131,784 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT 'D' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2020 131,602 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 131,486 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 126,031 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2018 126,031 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2017 119,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play both front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,024 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,161 miles

chips to windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2013 94,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,807 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,771 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,403 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,161 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,176 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,107 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 23,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GY53 NES is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GY53 NES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY53 NES?

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What year was GY53 NES registered?

GY53 NES is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is GY53 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 NES shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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