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NH05 HNC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

416,838 mi
Last recorded416,838 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 HNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 416,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 398,227 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 397,070 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 365,582 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering trackrod freeplay (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 324,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 324,518 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 274,818 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 236,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 225,460 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads can not be viewed, o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings. n/s rear outer sill is covered with body filler.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 225,460 miles

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

Rear brake pads can not be viewed, o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings. n/s rear outer sill is covered with body filler.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 216,765 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 216,765 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side rear light lens damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2010 190,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 167,821 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 167,821 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 139,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 114,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 114,397 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 87,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,393 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 65,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,171 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,533 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 23,533 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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NH05 HNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NH05 HNC, 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

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What year was NH05 HNC registered?

NH05 HNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is NH05 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 HNC shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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