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NG05 NCO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,354 mi
Last recorded89,354 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 NCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 89,354 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,592 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 85,592 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,836 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 79,836 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,432 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 73,432 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,057 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 73,057 miles

Rear Seat belt missing Unable to access buckles (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,785 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,782 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,613 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 63,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,508 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,232 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 43,232 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 36,175 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 36,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,690 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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NG05 NCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NG05 NCO, 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 NG05 NCO?

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What year was NG05 NCO registered?

NG05 NCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is NG05 NCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG05 NCO shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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