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NU55 UHL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,603 mi
Last recorded152,603 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 152,603 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 152,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 147,759 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 147,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 143,504 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 143,489 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 139,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 135,096 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 135,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 131,219 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 131,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 125,630 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 125,620 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,936 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 113,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,018 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 99,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,776 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,139 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,453 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,698 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,698 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,591 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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NU55 UHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NU55 UHL, 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 NU55 UHL registered?

NU55 UHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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