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PE55 NLX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,048 mi
Last recorded160,048 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 NLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 160,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 154,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 148,013 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 137,278 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 124,157 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE AND BACK BOX CORRODED

Front FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH WORN BOTH SIDES

Front FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

Front SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT BOTH SIDES

Nearside FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 124,150 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

EXHAUST CENTRE AND BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,700 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 115,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,160 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 108,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,271 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 105,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,486 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 96,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,982 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 81,293 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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PE55 NLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PE55 NLX, 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 PE55 NLX registered?

PE55 NLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is PE55 NLX safe to buy?

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