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NEY 477R

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,006 mi
Last recorded53,006 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEY 477R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 53,006 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 52,988 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,822 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 52,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight play in steering linkage

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 49,912 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,252 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 49,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,300 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,673 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 46,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,137 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear number plate light dull

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,906 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,289 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to inspect parts fully under vehicle due to heavy underseal.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 40,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to inspect parts fully under vehicle due to heavy underseal.

Fail 18 Dec 2008 40,276 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front bottom swivel boot split

offside trackrod end boot split

Pass 11 May 2007 39,293 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 39,293 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 37,798 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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NEY 477R is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 NEY 477R, 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 NEY 477R registered?

NEY 477R is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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