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NC55 YNH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

229,861 mi
Last recorded229,861 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 YNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 229,861 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 222,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 218,101 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 218,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 216,140 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 216,140 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 211,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 211,141 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 206,742 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 203,121 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 197,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 193,645 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 185,487 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 182,257 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 163,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 150,580 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 129,456 miles

both rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 31 Dec 2011 129,456 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 23 Dec 2010 113,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 113,038 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,458 miles

damage to nearside bodywork and bumper

Pass 3 Dec 2008 60,169 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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NC55 YNH 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 77.3%.

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 NC55 YNH, 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 NC55 YNH registered?

NC55 YNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is NC55 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 YNH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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