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HD54 NGG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,791 mi
Last recorded146,791 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 NGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 146,791 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 144,167 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 141,694 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 138,650 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 135,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 135,726 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Coil spring corroded / n/s front / rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,542 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 126,542 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 123,605 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 119,539 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 119,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 117,076 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,970 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 106,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,728 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 98,081 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,189 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,769 miles

n/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,728 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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HD54 NGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 HD54 NGG, 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 HD54 NGG registered?

HD54 NGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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