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N10 ALC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

157,430 mi
Last recorded157,430 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 ALC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 157,430 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 154,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 150,012 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 146,587 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 143,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 133,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 133,260 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 125,569 miles

All suspension modified (lowered)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 123,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 115,443 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s n/s rear lower shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front fog lamp not working & n/s front fog lamp damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,545 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,017 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,857 miles

N/S Rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S rear brake binding slightly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 29 Jan 2014 93,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,662 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

airbag light on, on dash

front wipers work intermittantly by themselves when switch is turned off.

o/s/r tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

passenger door mirror housing damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2011 91,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

airbag light on, on dash

front wipers work intermittantly by themselves when switch is turned off.

o/s/r tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

passenger door mirror housing damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,213 miles

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside rear brake disc worn

Fail 11 Aug 2010 78,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2009 67,216 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,216 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,156 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 67,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 67,094 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 67,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,065 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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N10 ALC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 N10 ALC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N10 ALC registered?

N10 ALC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is N10 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 ALC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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