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NX54 KXN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,832 mi
Last recorded77,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 KXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 77,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 72,630 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 72,630 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 69,266 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 65,927 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 65,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail centre (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail centre (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,565 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 64,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,253 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,581 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,273 miles

engine trays fitted to the underside of the vehicle blocking the view of some components

Fail 4 Aug 2016 53,273 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine trays fitted to the underside of the vehicle blocking the view of some components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,526 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 48,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion to handbrake cables

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion to handbrake cables

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,888 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Service light on dash

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,842 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 42,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,343 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 39,329 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,537 miles

1/4 of center stop lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oilleak from /o/s cv boot

Fail 14 Jan 2008 23,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres side wall and tread starting to perish

Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,373 miles

all four tyres side wall and tread starting to perish

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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NX54 KXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX54 KXN, 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

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What year was NX54 KXN registered?

NX54 KXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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