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OU05 NUJ

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

187,633 mi
Last recorded187,633 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 NUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 187,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 186,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 184,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 183,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 180,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 175,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 175,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 171,378 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2018 162,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 162,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 154,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 19 Dec 2016 145,378 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 15 Dec 2015 136,930 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 125,043 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 125,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 114,699 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 17 Dec 2013 114,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 21 Dec 2012 104,364 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 93,802 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

advise both wipers slightly split will need replacing soon

advise nail in nearside rear tyre

advise rear brake discs slightly corroded

advise several cuts in sidewall nearside front tyre not exposing cord at test

Pass 25 May 2011 88,866 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads close to limit

Fail 24 May 2011 88,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2010 81,082 miles

offside front brake disc is slightly pitted

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,890 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 76,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,948 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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OU05 NUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 OU05 NUJ, 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 OU05 NUJ registered?

OU05 NUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 NUJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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