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RL55 NLT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,571 mi
Last recorded134,571 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 NLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 134,571 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 125,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,627 miles

Front tyres both close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2022 106,073 miles

both exhaust silencer skins deteriorating

nearside front brake hose perishing

park brake efficiency only just met

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in nearside steering arm

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,071 miles

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

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

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

both exhaust silencer skins deteriorating

nearside front brake hose perishing

park brake efficiency only just met

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in nearside steering arm

windscreen chipped

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen chipped but not affecting drivers view

Fail 28 Oct 2021 103,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen chipped but not affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Nov 2020 100,973 miles

Rear outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 98,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test garland, air freshener ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small tear causing grease to weep out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear discs very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer very corroded, outer skins peeling away but not blowing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 98,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test garland, air freshener ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small tear causing grease to weep out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear discs very worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer very corroded, outer skins peeling away but not blowing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 95,391 miles

Exhaust backbox heavily corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Minor damage to windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,835 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all on vehicle braking system (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,167 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2016 89,167 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,339 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 84,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,849 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,311 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 66,845 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,452 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 58,452 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,138 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 29,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,992 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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RL55 NLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RL55 NLT, 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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RL55 NLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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