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NG05 NCV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,487 mi
Last recorded119,487 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 NCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 119,487 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 117,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers outer skin very poor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides cutting edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 112,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 112,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,059 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 15 Feb 2023 108,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 101,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,486 miles

Exhaust outer wrapping rusted.

Fail 10 Feb 2021 97,486 miles

Exhaust outer wrapping rusted.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 93,831 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,259 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded through

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner & outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened severely corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,484 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,747 miles

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

park Brake efficiency 18% may req adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,391 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2013 50,749 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,793 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,852 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,663 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 29,484 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,168 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 NCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NCV, 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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NG05 NCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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