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NG55 VWA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

252,263 mi
Last recorded252,263 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 VWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 252,263 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 25 Nov 2024 252,262 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Nov 2023 241,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s cv boot is heavily coated in grease, unable to find any splits during time of test

Fail 22 Nov 2023 241,318 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s cv boot is heavily coated in grease, unable to find any splits during time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2022 229,556 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 229,556 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 216,407 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 216,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 198,918 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 198,826 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 182,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Strutt minor leak

Pass 18 Dec 2017 173,089 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear upto flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2017 173,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear upto flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 166,251 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 166,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 157,597 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 155,513 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 155,513 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 145,618 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 134,751 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,661 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 77,526 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 77,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,904 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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NG55 VWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NG55 VWA, 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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NG55 VWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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