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B1 NGU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,800 mi
Last recorded92,800 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 NGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 275/40*20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2026 92,800 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 275/40*20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake backing plates corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2025 92,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

both front fog lights not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 90,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front fog lights not working

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2024 90,952 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front fog lights not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,544 miles

both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroding

nearside rear tyre worn to 3.0mm and uneven wear to inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm and uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,520 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroding

offside sidestep mounting bar corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2021 81,812 miles

both front tyres wearing to edges

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear to inner edges

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroding

child seat fitted offside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

front brake discs pitted

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,192 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

front brake discs pitted to edges

rear brake discs pitted to edges

Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,649 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 75,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,312 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

plastic under trays fitted

slight uneven wear to both rear tyre inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2018 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

plastic under trays fitted

slight uneven wear to both rear tyre inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,054 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

fog light switch sticking

nearside rear tyre cut to outer sidewall

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

both front coil springs corroding

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

fog light switch sticking

nearside rear tyre cut to outer sidewall

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

plastic undertrays covering floor/chassis

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2014 60,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r wheel has been repaired

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,387 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 58,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Off side rear tyre has cut to inner tread. No ply or cord seen at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,287 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 39,032 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,032 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,681 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,603 miles

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

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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B1 NGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 B1 NGU, 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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B1 NGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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