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DE05 NPK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

112,625 mi
Last recorded112,625 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 112,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 109,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2025 109,802 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 108,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 106,881 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 104,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 102,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 May 2021 102,584 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,187 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded on Centre and Rear silencer boxes

Pass 25 Apr 2019 97,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 97,417 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both mains to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,305 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 92,305 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 88,429 miles

Offside seat belt clasp casing missing

Pass 18 May 2016 85,117 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 85,117 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 85,066 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 84,390 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,569 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 67,011 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,011 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,418 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,324 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,711 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,394 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,914 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 NPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NPK, 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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DE05 NPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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