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M111 HNK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

97,074 mi
Last recorded97,074 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 HNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 97,074 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 97,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 96,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 96,198 miles

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 94,035 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,109 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (3-4mm) left on tread/ uneven wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low (4mm) left/Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded (Secondary skin starting to peel/corrode away)

Fail 19 Oct 2022 91,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front bushes have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has (3-4mm) left on tread/ uneven wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low (4mm) left/Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded (Secondary skin starting to peel/corrode away)

Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,756 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake light does not illuminate

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs have slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi slightly perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe going into rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs have slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi slightly perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 87,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Drop link has play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear anti roll bar fixing to body loose (Bolts need re torque) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous Brake flexi very worn (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Drop link has play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake light does not illuminate

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs have slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Flexi slightly perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe going into rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs have slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi slightly perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,249 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 84,240 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,839 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 78,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,508 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 74,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,168 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,398 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,249 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2014 60,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,150 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,203 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 50,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,044 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 40,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 34,688 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 27,279 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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M111 HNK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 M111 HNK, 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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M111 HNK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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