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NY55 ETZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

176,594 mi
Last recorded176,594 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 ETZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 176,594 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 176,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 11 Mar 2025 172,927 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 172,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f inner chassis brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 169,827 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 164,336 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

high level stop light not working

n/s front tyre wearing on edges and slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on edges, perishing/cracking on 2.5m

play to o/s front inner steering arm

Fail 5 Apr 2023 164,324 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front wiper blades smearing

exhaust system starting to corrode

high level stop light not working

n/s front tyre wearing on edges and slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on edges, perishing/cracking on 2.5m

play to o/s front inner steering arm

Pass 11 Apr 2022 158,433 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 158,238 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 152,541 miles

dip beams slightly out of focus

excessive play to inner steering joint

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

slight play to both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 29 Mar 2021 152,537 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

dip beams slightly out of focus

excessive play to inner steering joint

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

slight play to both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2020 149,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 149,872 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,861 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 26 Mar 2019 143,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure power steering pipe above rack (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2018 137,296 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 135,885 miles

Exhaust boxes corroded

Front inner brake discs corroded

Front lower engine cover fitted ,unable to check subframe for corrosion

Front tyres close to limit and worn uneven

Nearside and offside front,rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

Nearside front seat belt receiver cover slightly damaged

Offside rear outer will excessively corroded

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Feb 2017 135,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust boxes corroded

Front inner brake discs corroded

Front lower engine cover fitted ,unable to check subframe for corrosion

Front tyres close to limit and worn uneven

Nearside and offside front,rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

Nearside front seat belt receiver cover slightly damaged

Offside rear outer will excessively corroded

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Dec 2015 130,648 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,807 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 118,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake pads look very low.

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

Some play in front anti roll bar inner bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 118,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake pads look very low.

Some play in front anti roll bar inner bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 105,030 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 92,503 miles

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres are perishing.

Some play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,503 miles

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Some play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 81,985 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,483 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,388 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 54,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NY55 ETZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NY55 ETZ, 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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NY55 ETZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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