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DE05 NNL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

213,702 mi
Last recorded213,702 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 213,702 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 207,722 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 203,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 199,925 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 197,158 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 197,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 194,718 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 194,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 192,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 192,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 188,003 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 188,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 183,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 178,656 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 173,233 miles

Exhaust showing corrosion

NSR steering arm has slight play

NSR tyre close to legal limits and sidewalls perished

OSR tyre side wall perished

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

Wishbone Rear bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 167,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 160,384 miles

n/s/rear tyre slightly scuffed

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2013 152,740 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

rear brake pads getting low

underbody covered in plastic trays unable to fully inspect

Fail 25 Jan 2013 152,740 miles

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

rear brake pads getting low

underbody covered in plastic trays unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Jan 2012 144,384 miles

front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

n/s/front inner anti-roll bar bush has slight play

rear brake pads look low

unable to fully inspect front to rear metal brake pipes due to under covers

Fail 24 Jan 2012 144,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

n/s/front inner anti-roll bar bush has slight play

rear brake pads look low

unable to fully inspect front to rear metal brake pipes due to under covers

Pass 24 Jan 2011 131,661 miles

auxillary belt showing fatigue

Pass 26 Jan 2010 115,207 miles

front flexi brake hoses showing slight fatigue

o/s/rear tyre app. limits on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 94,158 miles

slight anti- roll bar bush and link play.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,073 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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DE05 NNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DE05 NNL, 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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What year was DE05 NNL registered?

DE05 NNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is DE05 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 NNL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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