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VE55 NZH

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,865 mi
Last recorded169,865 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 NZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 169,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 169,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 166,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 161,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 157,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 157,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 154,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 148,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 148,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 142,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Outer skins of both exhaust silencers corroding but not affecting silencing

Fail 2 Mar 2017 142,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported Along wishbone (3.6.B.1)

Outer skins of both exhaust silencers corroding but not affecting silencing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 136,785 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Outer skin of exhaust silencer box starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2015 131,792 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 122,334 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,843 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 106,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

chip in screen

Pass 3 May 2011 95,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Apr 2011 95,682 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,988 miles

1.rear brake pads wearing low

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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VE55 NZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE55 NZH, 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 VE55 NZH registered?

VE55 NZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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