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BD05 NMX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,875 mi
Last recorded116,875 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 NMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 116,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted -outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing -outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear -bumper damaged but not insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 116,871 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted -outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing -outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear -bumper damaged but not insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 115,901 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 115,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 114,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear corner bumper damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 112,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread multiple cracks (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damaged lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 111,515 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 111,515 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 109,694 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 107,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread multiple cracks corner (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear bumper corner slightly damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2020 107,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread multiple cracks corner (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear bumper corner slightly damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2019 106,172 miles

Front wipers not stopping in parked position

Fail 21 Mar 2019 106,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water at all (3.5 (a))

Front wipers not stopping in parked position

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,014 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,462 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure corner

Pass 19 Nov 2015 97,974 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)

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

rear bumper demaged

Fail 18 Nov 2015 97,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

rear bumper demaged

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,928 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,591 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 88,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,427 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,586 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 74,586 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,713 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 70,713 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 66,305 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 66,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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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BD05 NMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD05 NMX, 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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BD05 NMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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