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N1 WFE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,427 mi
Last recorded150,427 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 WFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 150,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded by hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant pipes rear of engine heavily corroded.

plastic shields running along underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 146,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central n/s and n/s/r running along trailing arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central o/s and o/s/r running along trailing arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant pipes rear of engine heavily corroded.

plastic shields running along underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

stone chip/damage to front screen.

unable to fully inspect condition of lower sub frame advise removal of under tray to do so.

Fail 14 Feb 2025 146,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central n/s and n/s/r running along trailing arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central o/s and o/s/r running along trailing arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant pipes rear of engine heavily corroded.

plastic shields running along underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

stone chip/damage to front screen.

unable to fully inspect condition of lower sub frame advise removal of under tray to do so.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 142,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes and n/s and o/s rear (running along trailing arms) signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant pipes rear of engine heavily corroded.

plastic shields running along underside unable to fully inspect vehicle

tone chip front screen (centre)

unable to fully inspect condition of lower sub frame advise removal of under tray to do so.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 140,168 miles

both n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes and n/s and o/s rear (running along trailing arms) signs of corrosion.

metal coolant pipes in engine bay showing signs of heavy corrosion.

plastic shields running along underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

stone chip front screen (centre)

unable to fully inspect condition of lower sub frame advise removal of under tray to do so.

Fail 24 Feb 2023 140,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central brake pipe at end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central brake pipe at end. (1.1.11 (c))

both n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes and n/s and o/s rear (running along trailing arms) signs of corrosion.

metal coolant pipes in engine bay showing signs of heavy corrosion.

plastic shields running along underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

stone chip front screen (centre)

unable to fully inspect condition of lower sub frame advise removal of under tray to do so.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 133,741 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs rusty surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 127,634 miles

n/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm,worn edges and signs of cracking.

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm,worn edges and signs of cracking.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

rear brake discs rusty surfaces.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 122,411 miles

all 4 tyres slightly worn on edges and signs of cracking/perished.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,830 miles

o/s/r wheel tighter than n/s/r wheel on rotation (pads worn lower on the o/s) possible brake issue.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various metal brake pipes showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 104,948 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 104,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished/cracked. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread deep cut suspect flint/glass. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished/cracked. (4.1.D.1e)

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,254 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 97,251 miles

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

both front tyre valves stating to crack/perish.

various rear brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,763 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 91,760 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 79,815 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

near side front tyre worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,878 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,304 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,603 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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N1 WFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N1 WFE, 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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N1 WFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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