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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut tower rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut tower rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear seat missing so seat belt not checked
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
power steering pipes rusty
rusty underside
spare wheel flat
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake dust shields corroded both sides
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel well both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Tow bar corroded
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake dust shields corroded both sides
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel well both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Tow bar corroded
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Tow bar corroding
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Tow bar corroding
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Spare tyre defective
Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear seats missing at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear seats missing at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release MIDDLE ROW (5.2.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
COOLANT LEVEL LOW
ex corrodeing
tail gate corrodeing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ex corrodeing
tail gate corrodeing
Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NAIL IN TYRE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT NOW (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Towing socket damaged.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Towing socket damaged.
front o/s tyre tread low
rear brake discs corrodeing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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NV55 NWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 NV55 NWZ, 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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NV55 NWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 December 2005.
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