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MA05 NUV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,571 mi
Last recorded164,571 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 NUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 164,571 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 163,435 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush NS/OS (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 150,654 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush NS/OS (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (3.5.1g)

nail in NS/Rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2014 137,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 124,263 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 124,263 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,976 miles

NS/Mirror slight damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2012 109,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NS/Mirror slight damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,011 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,068 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2008 57,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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MA05 NUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 MA05 NUV, 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 MA05 NUV registered?

MA05 NUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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