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NV05 CNO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

191,071 mi
Last recorded191,071 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 CNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 191,071 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 191,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 184,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 178,348 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 171,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 163,876 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 163,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 156,561 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 156,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 150,747 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 143,022 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 133,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,225 miles

O/S/F Bottom ball joint in poor condition.

Play in N/S/F lower arm rear bush.

Play in O/S/F lower arm rear bush.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 123,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Bottom ball joint in poor condition.

Play in N/S/F lower arm rear bush.

Play in O/S/F lower arm rear bush.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 113,458 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt minor perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 113,458 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt minor perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Fail 7 Mar 2015 105,858 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2014 97,313 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

exhaust poor

rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,211 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 81,105 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,144 miles

under body covered in trims

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,000 miles

under engine covered in trim

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 54,227 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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NV05 CNO 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 76%.

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 NV05 CNO, 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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NV05 CNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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