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NV55 NWZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

182,157 mi
Last recorded182,157 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 NWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 182,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 177,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 176,949 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 176,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 172,897 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 172,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 169,930 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 169,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 166,156 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 166,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 162,839 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 162,838 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 160,527 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 160,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 150,936 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 150,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 141,042 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 141,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 133,920 miles

ex corrodeing

tail gate corrodeing

Fail 31 Jan 2017 123,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 121,821 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 121,814 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 110,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 110,191 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,454 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 98,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 86,914 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towing socket damaged.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,920 miles

front o/s tyre tread low

rear brake discs corrodeing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,059 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,059 miles

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?

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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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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