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NM55 KOW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

333,948 mi
Last recorded333,948 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM55 KOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 333,948 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 311,412 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 310,627 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 285,351 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 264,490 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 263,343 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2009 214,451 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 172,886 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jan 2008 117,815 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 58,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 2,629 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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NM55 KOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NM55 KOW, 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

How do I check the history of NM55 KOW?

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What year was NM55 KOW registered?

NM55 KOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is NM55 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM55 KOW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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