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N33 NEW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

156,362 mi
Last recorded156,362 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 NEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 156,362 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm outer ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box cover shield rusty and corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower suspension outer ball joint rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 145,949 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 137,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 135,295 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 132,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 130,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 129,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 125,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 118,167 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 110,613 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 110,613 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 103,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 96,879 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 92,508 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,561 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,246 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,714 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,485 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front inner door handle missing but can open by pulling cable

Fail 13 Oct 2009 76,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front inner door handle missing but can open by pulling cable

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,031 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 67,031 miles

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

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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N33 NEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N33 NEW, 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 N33 NEW registered?

N33 NEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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