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LC55 NVG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

233,414 mi
Last recorded233,414 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 NVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 233,414 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 233,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 228,687 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 228,687 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel cap damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 217,477 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 213,213 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 213,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 206,907 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Heavily Taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 206,907 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 202,683 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 195,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 189,081 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 189,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 181,608 miles

center and rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2017 181,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

center and rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2016 173,188 miles

Center and rear silencers outer skins deteriorated but not blowing

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Recommend replacing soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Recommend replacing soon (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 173,188 miles

Center and rear silencers outer skins deteriorated but not blowing

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Recommend replacing soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Recommend replacing soon (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 166 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 166,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 152,997 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 152,997 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 138,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 124,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 108,741 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 108,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,069 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 93,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,847 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,380 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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LC55 NVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LC55 NVG, 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 LC55 NVG registered?

LC55 NVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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