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DE05 NNU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,917 mi
Last recorded140,917 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 140,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated condition

Fail 21 Aug 2018 140,917 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated condition

Pass 21 Aug 2017 138,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust in deteriorated condition

Nearside Mirror assembly deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2017 138,950 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust in deteriorated condition

Nearside Mirror assembly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 137,448 miles

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

both front roll bar mounting bushes worn

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside handbrake cable corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 134,320 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust badly deteriorated condition

offside rear coil spring lower rubber cup deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2015 134,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust badly deteriorated condition

offside rear coil spring lower rubber cup deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 130,541 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2014 130,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2012 108,768 miles

Rrear and centre silencers getting corroded, BUT NOT leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,501 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,267 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 62,267 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,783 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 31,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE05 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

DE05 NNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is DE05 NNU safe to buy?

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