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NX05 AFU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,351 mi
Last recorded30,351 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 AFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 30,351 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 30,349 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 22,486 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 22,114 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 21,757 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 21,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 20,546 miles

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 20,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 20,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 20,007 miles

Central exhaust heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush cracking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 20,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail compensator to rear pipe (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail compensator to rear pipe (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heavily corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush cracking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 19,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 18,675 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 18,675 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 18,119 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2016 16,802 miles

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

pas pipes corroded

suspect exh blocked

Fail 25 Jan 2016 16,802 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

pas pipes corroded

suspect exh blocked

Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,913 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 15,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 14,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 13,425 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 13,419 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 12,266 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 11,175 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2010 9,692 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 7,500 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 7,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 5,660 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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NX05 AFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX05 AFU, 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 NX05 AFU registered?

NX05 AFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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