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NC05 TPX

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,992 mi
Last recorded183,992 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 TPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 183,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System generally corroded - no leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both - beam pattern not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 177,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre corroded - no leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 174,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2024 174,349 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At front of vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture At front of vehicle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 169,629 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 169,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 163,285 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted - Unable to fully inspect various components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear sections corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides - Slight ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various accessible pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 160,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges (tracking in need of adjustment?) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to/from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust centre+rear sections corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 153,526 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated...centre+rear sections

Pass 27 Jun 2018 147,762 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

centre+rear sections exhaust deteriorated

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2018 147,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

centre+rear sections exhaust deteriorated

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

low effort o/s rear parking brake

Pass 24 Jul 2017 142,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pad warning lamp on

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorated ...silencer outer skin corroded ( no external leaks)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 142,945 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pad warning lamp on

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorated ...silencer outer skin corroded ( no external leaks)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 137,422 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2016 137,422 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2015 131,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2015 131,432 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2014 123,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 123,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 116,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,037 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 102,257 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs poor condition

wipers streaky

Fail 26 Jul 2010 96,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 96,819 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,407 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,875 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 TPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TPX, 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 TPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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