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F15 NAL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,478 mi
Last recorded117,478 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 NAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 117,478 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,595 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 104,485 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,771 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 99,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,093 miles

Both front tyres worn on (Inner) edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear inner pads starting to wear.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 90,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear inner pads starting to wear.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,251 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 85,251 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 81,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,255 miles

Nearside sill repaired/undersealed

Offside sill repaired/undersealed

Fail 5 Dec 2017 77,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside sill repaired/undersealed

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside sill repaired/undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,613 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,381 miles

Slight wear on both front anti roll bar bushes

Wear on front and rear gearbox mounts

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,048 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 49,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 49,852 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,601 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,601 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,483 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,487 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 23,474 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,368 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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F15 NAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F15 NAL, 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 F15 NAL registered?

F15 NAL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is F15 NAL safe to buy?

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