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NV05 RNF

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,497 mi
Last recorded177,497 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 RNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 177,497 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside engine mount deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

offside of rear bumper damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2026 177,495 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm tread and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside engine mount deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

offside of rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2025 169,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2025 169,091 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust rusty

windscreen washers slightly reduced output

Pass 28 Mar 2024 163,472 miles

Nearside windscreen washer slightly reduced output

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot small clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split slightly on one end (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2024 163,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside windscreen washer slightly reduced output

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot small clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split slightly on one end (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2023 159,445 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 156,887 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 153,319 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 151,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 145,024 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 132,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,713 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 103,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,755 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,713 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,306 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,092 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,084 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,389 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,738 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 RNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RNF, 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 RNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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