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LD55 NHO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,468 mi
Last recorded123,468 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 NHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 123,468 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 123,467 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 112,429 miles

Exhaust boxes becoming slightly deteriorated.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor. (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 112,429 miles

Exhaust boxes becoming slightly deteriorated.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 110,505 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 103,654 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,565 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 100,555 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust outer skin pealing on both centre silencer and back box

Pass 1 May 2019 71,974 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 62,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

stickers in screen but not in direct view

Fail 15 Mar 2016 53,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

stickers in screen but not in direct view

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,494 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,360 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,896 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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LD55 NHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LD55 NHO, 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

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What year was LD55 NHO registered?

LD55 NHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is LD55 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 NHO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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