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NJ53 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,554 mi
Last recorded177,554 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 177,554 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 175,966 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 174,187 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 172,256 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 168,270 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear heat shield not secure

Fail 1 Nov 2021 168,241 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged offside nearside (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear heat shield not secure

Pass 3 Nov 2020 162,656 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight play

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 154,709 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2018 147,578 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner tierod

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 136,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 122,100 miles

Centre section exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 108,023 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,934 miles

Backbox Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer tyre wall cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,612 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011
Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,940 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,008 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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NJ53 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NJ53 DUB, 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 NJ53 DUB registered?

NJ53 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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