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LC55 NVL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,661 mi
Last recorded167,661 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 167,661 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 167,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 162,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot slightly perished

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 162,600 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot slightly perished

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 156,915 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 156,915 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 146,266 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 146,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 138,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear inners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 138,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both rears (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear inners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 122,042 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 121,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 111,785 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s dimly lit (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,844 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,326 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 86,326 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,328 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 78,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,589 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 67,609 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,586 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,917 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 NVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LC55 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

LC55 NVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is LC55 NVL safe to buy?

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