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N5 MSK

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,052 mi
Last recorded63,052 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 MSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 63,052 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,885 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 44,207 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 44,207 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 34,934 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides are soft and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive tandem pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 26,994 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 18,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 13,764 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 13,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine measured value = 3.23m-1, limit set at 3.00m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 13,214 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 12,866 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 11,904 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 10,688 miles

all four tyres have slight cracking on surface

Pass 17 Dec 2014 9,483 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 8,035 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 7,232 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 5,652 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 4,843 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 3,994 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 2,918 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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N5 MSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N5 MSK, 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

How do I check the history of N5 MSK?

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What year was N5 MSK registered?

N5 MSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is N5 MSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 MSK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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