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N8 TTW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,307 mi
Last recorded133,307 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 TTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 133,307 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 123,489 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Dec 2023 113,844 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Dec 2023 113,844 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Dec 2022 106,477 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,409 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,748 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 103,741 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 101,006 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 101,006 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached link pin (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 100,312 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 98,650 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,337 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers smear screen

Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 83,775 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,990 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 39,245 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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N8 TTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N8 TTW, 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 N8 TTW registered?

N8 TTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is N8 TTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 TTW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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