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NH05 UWT

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,145 mi
Last recorded116,145 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 UWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 116,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 116,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 113,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone ball joint boot slight leak of greas (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 110,306 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 107,517 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 May 2022 105,956 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 103,649 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2021 103,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020 101,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the front of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 99,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under trays and covers fitted obscuring testable components.

Pass 19 May 2018 97,461 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 95,593 miles

Rear exaust mid and back outer skin corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 93,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,886 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 91,850 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre and rear box outer skins corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 89,576 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,264 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,530 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencers heavily corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 82,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencers heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,742 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,985 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,194 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 47,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 UWT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NH05 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

NH05 UWT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is NH05 UWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 UWT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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