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WD55 NUC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,645 mi
Last recorded141,645 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 NUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 141,645 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 141,645 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 141,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 140,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 140,601 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded estensily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 134,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 129,088 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 129,084 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 125,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 117,254 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 21 Jul 2018 110,990 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 106,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,144 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 96,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,309 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,933 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,797 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 63,770 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,614 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,648 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 43,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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WD55 NUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WD55 NUC, 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 WD55 NUC registered?

WD55 NUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is WD55 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD55 NUC shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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