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NX55 KJK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

149,858 mi
Last recorded149,858 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 KJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 149,858 miles

underbody / front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 149,421 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 148,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing 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))

Pass 11 May 2023 147,760 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 146,649 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 143,368 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 143,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 142,043 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 14 May 2019 139,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank misting of fuel

Pass 26 May 2017 134,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to edges of brake discs

Fail 24 May 2017 134,200 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to edges of brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2017 13,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,519 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 126,484 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 119,105 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 119,104 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 105,937 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 91,542 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,055 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,178 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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NX55 KJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NX55 KJK, 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 NX55 KJK registered?

NX55 KJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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