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N5 ORY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

219,996 mi
Last recorded219,996 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 ORY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 219,996 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 218,299 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust skin corroded.

Rear Quarter panel slightly damaged.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle is starting to corrode underneath in various places,

Pass 12 Jul 2024 215,283 miles

Nearside Front Side mirror slightly cracked

Rear Exhaust box skin getting corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 213,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 210,147 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 206,940 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 203,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 200,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 195,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 190,331 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 185,636 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 178,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 170,710 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 167,371 miles

N/S seat belt present but no reciever or seat fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 167,371 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

N/S seat belt present but no reciever or seat fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 144,782 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 96,942 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 96,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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 ORY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ORY, 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 N5 ORY registered?

N5 ORY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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