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AX05 NVY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,281 mi
Last recorded98,281 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 98,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 98,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged park brake cable is frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to test wipers (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 93,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 93,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 89,455 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 85,833 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 77,677 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 77,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 69,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,457 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 65,448 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 62,891 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 62,885 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 59,777 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 55,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear hub bearing cover missing

slight bfront brake imbalabce under light braking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,847 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear hub bearing cover missing

slight bfront brake imbalabce under light braking

Pass 15 May 2014 52,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,023 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,460 miles

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

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

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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AX05 NVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AX05 NVY, 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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AX05 NVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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