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N21 WAX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

160,159 mi
Last recorded160,159 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 WAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 160,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacture underneath trays fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 156,007 miles

Handbrake cable slight corroded (adjuster area)

Headlamp both sides has film over lens not affecting beam image

Pass 7 Aug 2024 154,579 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose slight deteriorated, gearbox area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe, gearbox area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 153,555 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 150,457 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 146,522 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 143,183 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2018 138,422 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 138,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 135,435 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 132,100 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 132,100 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 235,653 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 223,065 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 207,143 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 186,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 186,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 182,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 177,764 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 177,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 165,711 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 153,229 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Power Steering is making noise, Steering feels heavy.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 139,593 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 139,471 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 120,679 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 120,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 108,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 108,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 77,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,516 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,267 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,376 miles

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

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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N21 WAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 N21 WAX, 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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N21 WAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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