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LF05 NKU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,400 mi
Last recorded208,400 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 NKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 208,400 miles

Nearside Rear stiff to open will need attention

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 208,400 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear stiff to open will need attention

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 197,674 miles

number plate will need atten

rear brakes to be clean and ajusted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 184,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pads warning

Fail 30 Nov 2017 184,310 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre seat belt stalk defective (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pads warning

Pass 17 Jan 2017 173,475 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 173,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 166,361 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 166,361 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 154,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 142,569 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 142,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 120,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 104,968 miles

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

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

rear discs worn

Fail 12 Sep 2011 104,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,169 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,419 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,147 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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LF05 NKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LF05 NKU, 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 LF05 NKU registered?

LF05 NKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LF05 NKU safe to buy?

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