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NX05 FBZ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,743 mi
Last recorded42,743 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 42,743 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 42,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box broken away from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 41,781 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 40,904 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 40,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 39,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 38,810 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 38,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 37,829 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 37,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,550 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 34,314 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,305 miles

exhaust system has a temp repair

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both centre handbrake cables corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 26,668 miles

rear discs corrroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 26,665 miles

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear discs corrroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,874 miles

additional water tank underneath vehicle insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2012 22,558 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,936 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 7,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,788 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 FBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBZ, 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 NX05 FBZ registered?

NX05 FBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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