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NK55 GMV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,441 mi
Last recorded30,441 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 GMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 30,441 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 27,065 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 24,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 24,665 miles

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

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 24,109 miles

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

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 23,702 miles

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 23,463 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 22,417 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 22,055 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 18,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,984 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,873 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,938 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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NK55 GMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NK55 GMV, 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 NK55 GMV registered?

NK55 GMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is NK55 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK55 GMV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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