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WR55 NVN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,783 mi
Last recorded163,783 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 NVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 163,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 160,047 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 160,047 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 155,884 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 151,548 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Fail 18 Feb 2023 151,548 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Pass 1 Mar 2022 147,758 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated not blowing

Pass 16 Feb 2021 143,941 miles

rear silencer deteriorated not blowing

Pass 14 Feb 2020 141,344 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 136,581 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,774 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 130,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 125,376 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,057 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 119,057 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,758 miles

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

centre and rear silencers flakeing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 97,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer flakeing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,887 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,607 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,579 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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WR55 NVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WR55 NVN, 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 WR55 NVN registered?

WR55 NVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is WR55 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 NVN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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