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NV55 NXB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,512 mi
Last recorded149,512 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 NXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 149,512 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 50% Inoperative, Lens Cover Missing (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Extensive Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension, Brakes & Chassis Chassis Components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare Wheel Flat, Valve Missing, Wheel Heavily Corroded

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are present, preventing inspection of components

Fail 9 Jun 2026 149,512 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 50% Inoperative, Lens Cover Missing (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Extensive Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension, Brakes & Chassis Chassis Components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare Wheel Flat, Valve Missing, Wheel Heavily Corroded

Under floor covers and engine undertrays are present, preventing inspection of components

Pass 15 May 2025 148,157 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section is corroded

Rear offside and nearside brake disc back plates are missing

Rear wiper arm missing

Spare tyre defective

reverse lights are inop

spare wheel is heavily corroded

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 1 May 2025 148,152 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section is corroded

Rear offside and nearside brake disc back plates are missing

Rear wiper arm missing

Spare tyre defective

reverse lights are inop

spare wheel is heavily corroded

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 21 May 2024 141,723 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 135,665 miles

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

Offside Rear number plate light low output

corrosion taking place to underside to most metals inc front & rear suspension components

power steering pipes corroding

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 May 2023 135,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear number plate light low output

Offside Rear park brake lever at caliper stuck in on position

corrosion taking place to underside to most metals inc front & rear suspension components

power steering pipes corroding

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,049 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted / scored, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 129,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted / scored, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,795 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 123,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 117,104 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 117,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 112,532 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 107,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 107,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,633 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 101,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,391 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,660 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,024 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,889 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,492 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,798 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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NV55 NXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NXB, 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 NV55 NXB registered?

NV55 NXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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The MOT history for NV55 NXB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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