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HG05 NVO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,342 mi
Last recorded113,342 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 NVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 113,342 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside inner rear mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 113,342 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside inner rear mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 108,587 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

center to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 105,811 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight smoke first revs (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 105,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight smoke first revs (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

small stonechip to O/S lower windscreen

Fail 1 Mar 2023 102,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

small stonechip to O/S lower windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2022 100,940 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

stone chip to o/s lower windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,566 miles

O/S and N/S front tyres wearing and perishing

Stone chip to O/S of windscreen

Fail 1 Mar 2021 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S and N/S front tyres wearing and perishing

Stone chip to O/S of windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,637 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight play in O/S front lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,253 miles

Windscreen chipped O/S

Fail 22 Apr 2015 88,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,585 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 85,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,759 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 75,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,137 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HG05 NVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HG05 NVO, 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 HG05 NVO registered?

HG05 NVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is HG05 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 NVO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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