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DE05 NNO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

190,095 mi
Last recorded190,095 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 190,095 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal whole under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 190,095 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal whole under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 178,476 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 170,699 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 159,102 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

Pass 24 Jan 2022 143,879 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,404 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 64,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2009 55,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,072 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 NNO, 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 NNO registered?

DE05 NNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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