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WP54 NLJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

404,218 mi
Last recorded404,218 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 NLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 404,218 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 404,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 396,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2025 396,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 393,991 miles

Offside Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 393,980 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 390,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 390,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 387,063 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 382,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 373,761 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 373,761 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 364,086 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 353,130 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

centre and rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 353,117 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailbox mounts x 2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

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

centre and rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 349,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 340,134 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 335,168 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 335,168 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty/rear box front mounting bolts missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 304,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 271,851 miles

both rear bumper reflectors damaged

grease leaking from under o/s/f outer cv gaiter clip

o/s/f tyre only 2.5mm

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2010 271,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear bumper reflectors damaged

grease leaking from under o/s/f outer cv gaiter clip

o/s/f tyre only 2.5mm

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2009 239,149 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 239,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight fluid seep from both front s/absorbers

Pass 26 Jan 2008 174,295 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 116,233 miles

both front tyres only 2.5mm

stone damage to zone "a" to max 10mm

Pass 30 Jan 2006 52,749 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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WP54 NLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP54 NLJ, 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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WP54 NLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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