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L30 NFO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

194,784 mi
Last recorded194,784 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 NFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 194,784 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 191,159 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 191,159 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 188,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 174,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 174,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Transmission or engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked screen and 2 chips larger than 10mm in the drives view. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn down to the cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn outer edges due to low pressures has caused separation of the tyre structure exposing the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 165,643 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 165,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 160,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

windscreen broken but not in drivers view

Pass 10 Feb 2018 154,819 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 154,819 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 146,848 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 146,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 138,754 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 130,745 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 130,735 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 121,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 111,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 99,269 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 99,238 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,063 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,505 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 74,104 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,952 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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L30 NFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L30 NFO, 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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L30 NFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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