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NV05 RNJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,652 mi
Last recorded136,652 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 136,652 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 127,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 127,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 122,399 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor and shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2023 122,391 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor and shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 119,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

advise under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2022 119,449 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,914 miles

All Disc Back Plates Corroded

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Lower Gearbox Mount Bush Worn ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-Body Slight Corrosion, Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,010 miles

Both parking brake cables are frayed

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake discs plate corroded

Passenger Door Lock Slightly Worn

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 115,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Both parking brake cables are frayed

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake discs plate corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,539 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear parking brake cables frayed

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,693 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 95,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,889 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 84,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,099 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,728 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,915 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,559 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,529 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 20,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RNJ, 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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What year was NV05 RNJ registered?

NV05 RNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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