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VK55 NBB

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

198,054 mi
Last recorded198,054 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 NBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 198,054 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 194,799 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 194,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 191,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure - Preventing Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S & O/S Inner Pads On 2mm - ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 191,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure - Preventing Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S & O/S Inner Pads On 2mm - ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 187,209 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 187,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 182,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 178,948 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 178,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 174,647 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 166,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 157,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 150,419 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 142,548 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 130,977 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,874 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 106,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,675 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 97,675 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 90,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,817 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 57,096 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,846 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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VK55 NBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VK55 NBB, 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 VK55 NBB registered?

VK55 NBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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