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SO05 NEN

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,578 mi
Last recorded187,578 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 NEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 187,578 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 180,023 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 179,927 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 175,342 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 175,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 161,148 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 18% - low reading O/S

Fail 28 Jun 2019 161,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 18% - low reading O/S

Pass 27 Jun 2018 153,596 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 153,578 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 142,446 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 142,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,161 miles

Exhaust system rusty. Back box skin peeling

Fail 20 Jun 2016 133,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner brake pipe, in chassis, rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner pipe, in chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system rusty. Back box skin peeling

Pass 7 Aug 2015 128,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 128,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 122,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 114,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 105,092 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,532 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,167 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,265 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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SO05 NEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO05 NEN, 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 SO05 NEN registered?

SO05 NEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is SO05 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 NEN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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