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NU05 ONV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,597 mi
Last recorded147,597 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 ONV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 147,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 147,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 147,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2025 147,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2025 147,277 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both n/s/f and o/s/f position lights (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Body component likely to become detached both side steps mounting support bars corroded and seriously weakened (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

central and rear exhaust and mounting bolts corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2024 147,008 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 147,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 146,514 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 146,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 145,562 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 145,549 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front bar covering registration plate (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 143,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 143,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 139,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,849 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both brakes pipes slightly corroded by front subframe rear mount (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 127,535 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 121,087 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 120,960 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,537 miles

service light on

Fail 25 Feb 2014 110,537 miles

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

service light on

Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,416 miles

engine mounts worn

Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,494 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 102,493 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONE BUSHES WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT CENTRE CHILD SEAT FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT

Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,268 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 86,268 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,693 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,064 miles

front discs worn

rear pads getting down

under trays fitted

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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NU05 ONV 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 NU05 ONV, 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 NU05 ONV registered?

NU05 ONV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is NU05 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 ONV shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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