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NC05 BDY

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,095 mi
Last recorded144,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 BDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 144,095 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front tyres beginning to wear on the inner edge

general underside corrosion to steering, suspension and body

oil leak but not considered excessive (gearbox area)

Pass 24 Jun 2025 142,323 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general underside corrosion (chassis/suspension components)

oil leak (gearbox area)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside corrosion (chassis/suspension components)

Pass 6 Apr 2023 141,408 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body components (suspension/chassis) corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 141,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body components (suspension/chassis) corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 140,810 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 133,943 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 133,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 125,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 114,229 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,244 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,659 miles

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,163 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 82,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing rear passenger seat (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,280 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,796 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 36,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,307 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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NC05 BDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NC05 BDY, 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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NC05 BDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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The MOT history for NC05 BDY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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