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NC54 YOO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,303 mi
Last recorded100,303 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 YOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 99,640 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 99,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions plate limit = 0.85

Pass 30 Aug 2023 98,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,399 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 97,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,020 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,167 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 68,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 May 2017 57,957 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 54,382 miles

Centre Rear Sighlty corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 49,033 miles

Mid and rear section exhaust corroded.

n/s/r brake disc corroded slighly.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded slighly.

Pass 28 May 2014 45,411 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,038 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 40,038 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,564 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,157 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,292 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,398 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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NC54 YOO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NC54 YOO, 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 NC54 YOO registered?

NC54 YOO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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